http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science....ap/index.html

Red Snapper may not be what it appears

Thursday, July 15, 2004 Posted: 11:34 AM EDT

Fillets of red snapper may actually be of other species.
(AP) -- Scientists recommend that you think twice before
spending $15 for a red snapper filet the size of an index
card. A new genetics study suggests a poor ocean cousin might
be masquerading as its upscale relative on your dinner plate.

Research at the University of North Carolina shows more than
three-quarters of "red snapper" samples from eight states
turned out to be different species -- vermillion snapper or
lane snapper -- in violation of federal law. Red snapper is
increasingly rare and it usually fetches a premium price
compared to other reef fish.

Cheating consumers by several dollars per pound with mislabeled
fish is only the beginning of the problem, scientists said.
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See: http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science....ap/index.html
for the rest of the article and red snapper links, including
the Audubon Seafood Eater's Wallet Card (Alaskan salmon =
good choice, Farmed Salmon = bad choice).






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