Seafish warning over low grade tuna

Wholesalers are being asked to look out for an overly red/pink colour and significant liquid in the pack

Seafish says that some low grade tuna is being placed on the UK market and being mis-sold as high-grade tuna after being injected with fermented vegetable extract in order to restore its red colour.

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