Search Engine Am I the victim of an international sushi scam? (Part 1)
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Dec 8, 2023 
Peter Marco, a marine life genetics expert from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, exposes shocking seafood fraud. He discusses the notorious mislabeling of fish, such as escolar being passed off as tuna, and the health risks this poses. The conversation dives into the dark world of black market fish sales and endangered species trafficking, highlighting the complex journey from ocean to plate. Marco also shares insights on sushi safety and the challenges consumers face with misleading labeling in the seafood industry.
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Sushi Sickness
- PJ Vogt frequently ordered sushi online from a specific restaurant with good branding and cheap prices.
- However, he consistently experienced sickness after eating their spicy tuna rolls.
Fish Fraud Revelation
- Online research revealed that PJ's sickness could be due to escolar, a fish often substituted for tuna.
- Escolar, also known as "ex-lax fish," causes digestive issues for many people.
Red Snapper Study
- Peter Marco's initial research on fish mislabeling began as a class project.
- His study, which found that 77% of tested "red snapper" was mislabeled, gained national attention.