DNA barcode identification of shark fillet reveals fraudulent commerce in Brazil. Issue 2 (3rd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Calegari, Bárbara B.; Reis, Roberto E.; Alho, Clarice S.
• Is Part Of: Journal. Volume 52:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 95
• Page End: 100
• Publication Date: 2019-04-03
• Subjects: Forensic science -- coI -- fish -- food research -- condrichthys -- pangasianodon; Science judiciaire -- coI -- poissons -- recherche alimentaire -- Chondrichthyes -- pangasianodon; Chemistry, Forensic -- Periodicals; Criminal investigation -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 363.2506071
• DOI: 10.1080/00085030.2019.1581692
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-5030

Abstract

Abstract: Fraudulent mislabeling of fish products has been reported with some frequency, representing an important problem in the food industry and regulatory agencies of many countries. This case reports a fraudulent substitution of shark fillets for the much cheaper Striped-catfish, in a large purchase for public elementary school meals in a Brazilian town. The economic and nutritional aspects involving such mislabeling demonstrate a serious fraud that should alarm governmental regulatory agencies to implement a more rigorous and frequent monitoring system on the species verification to guarantee the safety and quality of seafood.