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This past summer, there were several deaths in the U.S. linked to raw oysters.But oysters aren't the only delicacy from the sea harboring potentially harmful bacteria; any raw fish or shellfish ...
Specifically, the study examined the edible tissue of fish often fished along the Oregon coast or sold in the state's markets: black rockfish, lingcod, Chinook salmon, Pacific herring, Pacific ...
Time to scale back on the fish. People who frequently eat seafood might have an increased risk of exposure to so-called “forever chemicals.” The toxic chemicals, referred to as PFAS, made ...
Parasites in fish are a natural occurrence and common. Though not a health concern in thoroughly cooked fish, parasites are a concern when consumers eat raw or lightly preserved fish such as sashimi, sushi, ceviche, and gravlax. The popularity of such raw fish dishes makes it important for consumers to be aware of this risk. Raw fish should be ...
Shellfish poisoning includes four syndromes that share some common features and are primarily associated with bivalve molluscs (such as mussels, clams, oysters and scallops.) [1] As filter feeders, these shellfish may accumulate toxins produced by microscopic organisms, such as cyanobacteria, diatoms and dinoflagellates.
Blooms have been noted to occur as far north as North Carolina and are commonly seen alongside the widespread death of fish and sea birds. [4] In addition to the effects on human health, the economic impact of HAB-associated shellfish toxin outbreaks can have significant economic implications as well due to not only the associated healthcare ...
The Seafood List provides information to assist manufacturers in properly labeling seafood and to reflect the acceptable market names of new species introduced into the U.S. marketplace. [14] The list allows multiple different species of certain fish to be marketed under the same market name.
The seafood industry has taken a toll on the ocean's resources, and many marine species have been impacted. Years of overfishing have reduced some populations to below sustainable levels, and ...