ICAR-CMFRI Advises Consumers Not to Avoid Tuna Over Parasite Reports from Specific Region

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), Kochi, has advised consumers against avoiding tuna or other commercially available fish based on parasitic infection reports from a specific geographical region, namely the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil. ICAR-CMFRI clarified that fish examined along the Indian coast do not show external manifestations of harmful parasitic infestation, and parasite abundance varies by region due to ecological conditions. The Institute noted that proper evisceration, cleaning, and high-temperature cooking practiced in India mitigate food-safety risks, allowing consumers to safely continue consuming seafood.