Aquatic food animals in the United States: Status quo and challenges. Issue 2 (12th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jiang, Xingyi; Zhao, Yaqi; Tang, Chunya; Appelbaum, Megan; Rao, Qinchun
• Is Part Of: Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety. Volume 21:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 1336
• Page End: 1382
• Publication Date: 2022-02-12
• Subjects: food safety and quality -- fish misbranding -- finfish/shellfish allergies -- pathogens -- toxins and harmful residues -- microplastics -- genetically engineered salmon -- US regulations; Food -- Research -- Periodicals; Food -- Safety measures -- Periodicals; 664.0072
• DOI: 10.1111/1541-4337.12923
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1541-4337

Abstract

Abstract: This review summarizes (1) the U.S. status quo for aquatic food animal production and marketing; (2) major food safety and quality issues/concerns for aquatic food animals in the United States, including fish misbranding, finfish/shellfish allergies, pathogens, toxins and harmful residues, microplastics, and genetically engineered salmon; and (3) various U.S. regulations, guidances, and detection methods for the surveillance of fishery products. Overall, fish misbranding is the biggest challenge in the United States due to the relatively low inspection rate. In addition, due to the regulatory differences among countries, illegal animal drugs and/or pesticide residues might also be identified in imported aquatic food animals. Future regulatory and research directions could focus on further strengthening international cooperation, enhancing aquatic food animal inspection, and developing reliable, sensitive, and highly efficient detection methods.