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New Study Shows 59% of “Tuna” Sold in the U.S. Isn’t Tuna
Zero Hedge ^ | March 2, 2013 | Michael Krieger

Posted on 03/03/2013 12:05:25 AM PST by Zakeet

This is just the latest revelation in the stealth inflation and food fraud theme I have written about frequently in recent months. The non-profit group Oceana took samples of 1,215 fish sold in the U.S. and genetic tests found that that 59% of those labeled tuna were mislabeled.

It seems that “white tuna” should be avoided in particular as “84% of fish samples labeled 'white tuna' were actually escolar, a fish that can cause prolonged, uncontrollable, oily anal leakage.”

Oh and if you live in my hometown of New York City, you should pay particular attention:

Big Apple has big problem with seafood fraud: 94 percent of tuna and more than three quarters of sushi samples in New York City mislabeled.

Of the 142 fish samples collected in New York, 39 percent were mislabeled. New York City led the nation with the highest occurrence of mislabeled salmon as well as the highest amount of fraud among salmon collected from grocery stores and restaurants.

The full report from Oceana can be found here.

Bon appétit!


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KEYWORDS: fish; food; health; inspection; seafood; tuna
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To: glock rocks

I just picked up 100 cans of “solid white tuna”, labeled with a real brand name and at an excellent price. In case of an emergency, it’s nice to have plenty of protein with a long shelf life. Unfortunately, I’m not so sure about oily anal leakage as an emergency plan.


22 posted on 03/03/2013 2:21:58 AM PST by Pollster1
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To: momincombatboots

“If you check the labels there are only two or three tunas without soy filler anyway. So your getting oily leakage plus man boobs.”
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Here in the Philippines I buy Century brand tuna.
The ingredients are Tuna, water, and salt.
Having watched a TV special on tuna inspection here, I am
satisfied that I am getting the real thing.


23 posted on 03/03/2013 2:22:36 AM PST by AlexW
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To: nickcarraway
Tuna = horse meat

Damn that tuna tasted funny the other day!!

24 posted on 03/03/2013 2:31:18 AM PST by dennisw (too much of a good thing is a bad thing --- Joe Pine)
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To: BooBoo1000

I’ve had that before when I was still living stateside. You’re right.....it is the best tuna you can buy. Good stuff.

Here in the Czech Republic, well......it’s OK. There’s a store brand from Kaufland, one of the major retailers here, and it’s good. Not as good as Kirkland, but good. Better than Chicken of the Sea, actually.

There’s a store brand from Billa, another retailer here, that’s comparable to Kirkland, but the nearest Billa is all the way downtown, and I don’t always feel like going downtown. Unless I’m in the mood for Chinese; a couple of really good Chinese joints downtown.


25 posted on 03/03/2013 2:47:14 AM PST by AnAmericanAbroad (It's all bread and circuses for the future prey of the Morlocks.)
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To: Zakeet

Last time I saw the term “oily anal leakage” was on a bag of “WOW” potato chips. They’re no longer sold.


26 posted on 03/03/2013 3:03:39 AM PST by albie (re)
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To: Zakeet

These days you have to use caution with any food you buy. For sure I’m not going to buy any canned meat product with the words “Product of North Korea” printed on the label.


27 posted on 03/03/2013 3:23:58 AM PST by clearcarbon
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To: higgmeister
wiki/Oceana_(non-profit_group)

Notable supporters

Actors Ted_Danson"Ted Danson and Sam Waterston are both

I'd call B.S. on this story, but I'll bet it's not even the real thing. It's probably from a horse's @$$. . .

28 posted on 03/03/2013 3:27:31 AM PST by SamuraiScot
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To: Pollster1

The authorities will be able to locate you by following the trail. :^)


29 posted on 03/03/2013 3:30:12 AM PST by mkmensinger
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To: Lancey Howard
oily anal leakage

What, did they only sample San Fransisco?

30 posted on 03/03/2013 3:30:38 AM PST by central_va (I won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn.)
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To: Zakeet

Dolphin free tuna? Subscribers can hear the “classic” ad
“The Tuna doesn’t taste as good as it used to. Weemsco Tuna is chock full of dolphins as all the other tuna companies have quit using them leaving more for us. Weemsco tuna has that delicious flavor you grew up with. Remember, Weemsco Tuna for the great dolphin flavor you are used to!”


31 posted on 03/03/2013 3:34:45 AM PST by SMGFan (SMGfan is not "Sub Machine Gun" fan)
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

you are correct and in a sane world (ie: a country of laws, not men)... there would be consequences / lawsuits / jail time

i expect payoffs to the dems and a giant shrug by the msm


32 posted on 03/03/2013 3:40:57 AM PST by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: Domangart
Remember when Pollock was pet food? it is being sold in fast food.

Skim milk was once considered to be, "unfit for human consumption" and was fed to hogs.

It still is unfit for human consumption, as far as I'm concerned.

33 posted on 03/03/2013 3:45:42 AM PST by Graybeard58 (_.. ._. .. _. _._ __ ___ ._. . ___ ..._ ._ ._.. _ .. _. .)
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To: BooBoo1000
Thanks for the tip, now if I can just find a Costco.
34 posted on 03/03/2013 3:54:13 AM PST by Graybeard58 (_.. ._. .. _. _._ __ ___ ._. . ___ ..._ ._ ._.. _ .. _. .)
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To: Darksheare; JoeProBono
I have nothing to add to this Oily mess...
Oily PING!
35 posted on 03/03/2013 3:55:15 AM PST by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day. liberals and logic: Never confuse the two! Hi MI# !)
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To: glock rocks

The dreaded oily anal leakage.

To be avoided at all costs.

Cherons in your britch’s is nothing to laugh about.


36 posted on 03/03/2013 3:55:53 AM PST by Venturer
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To: Freedom_Is_Not_Free

The excerpt refers to “samples of 1,215 fish”, which implies fresh or frozen fish, not canned.


37 posted on 03/03/2013 4:08:49 AM PST by HartleyMBaldwin
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To: Zakeet

Acapulco carp, sauteed in Ripple with a sprinkling of Brooklyn detritus.


38 posted on 03/03/2013 4:28:37 AM PST by sergeantdave
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To: Zakeet

The full report from Oceana can be found here.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

“We are at war with Oceana.

We have always been at war with Oceana.”


39 posted on 03/03/2013 4:36:39 AM PST by Eccl 10:2 (Prov 3:5 --- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding")
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To: Zakeet

40 posted on 03/03/2013 4:39:46 AM PST by Carpe Cerevisi
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