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Efsa: parasites found in some fish species

Further investigations also necessary for aquaculture species /Annex

Many of the most commonly farmed and consumed fish in the EU/EFTA show no evidence of parasites that can infect humans. However, parasites were found in some farmed species and more data is needed to determine how prevalent certain parasites are in farmed fish.These are the key findings of an EFSA scientific opinion published today, which also evaluates new methods for detecting and killing parasites...

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Parma, PR, Italy, 04/19/2024 10:53
EFA News - European Food Agency

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