| Abstract: |
One in four unpackaged seafood items is mislabeled in New York state with a strong suggestion of intentional mislabeling, according to a new report for the Office of the New York State Attorney General. Lemon sole, red snapper, grouper and salmon labeled "wild" according to the report are likely to be incorrectly labeled and in some cases, an entirely different — and cheaper — fish. " In cases of mislabeling, the tendency of the substitute fish to be a cheaper species suggests that intentional misconduct in the supply chain may play a role," reads the report. Dive Insight: Seafood mislabeling — often referred to as "fish fraud" — is a known and rampant phenomenon. |
