Medical support has emerged as the most pressing challenge for Japan’s distant-water tuna longline and skipjack pole-and-line crews. It prompted Kesennuma City to set up a 24/7...
Health & food Safety News
EU Alerts: Influx Of Nitrite-Treated Tuna Continues
The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported six tuna-related incidents in September, with multiple cases involving nitrite-treated yellowfin shipped from Vietnam. On September...
Canned Tuna Is Popular In Protein Diets And Among Ozempic Users
The worldwide trend of eating more protein and lean diets has boosted the interest in canned tuna and other seafood. Moreover, it fits perfectly into the diet of people using weight-loss...
India Defends Tuna Safety After Parasite Report Rattles Sellers
An Indian government fisheries agency has dismissed reports that tuna is unsafe to eat after parasites were found in fish caught in the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil. A scientific study in Brazil...
EU Alerts: Nitrite-Treated Tuna From Vietnam Enters Belgium
The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported three tuna-related incidents in August. One alert involved Listeria in a tuna snack, while others flagged nitrite-treated tuna and...
Shocking Parasite Presence Found In Skipjack
A recent scientific study in Brazil revealed a hidden threat within skipjack: an alarmingly high rate of parasitic contamination that impacts both food safety and industry profits. This tuna...
EU Alerts Show Tuna Sellers Still Breaching Histamine Limits
The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported three tuna-related incidents in July, two complaints originating from Italy over products from Spain. On July 14, Italy notified...
INFOFISH Announces Speakers For World Tuna 2026
The organizer of the World Tuna Trade Conference in Bangkok has started revealing the names of the speakers who will contribute to the three-day event starting on September 14. INFOFISH...
US Bill Allows FDA To Destroy Unsafe Imported Tuna
The US House recently passed a bill that authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to destroy imported tuna, seafood, and other food products that pose significant health risks. The...
Canned Skipjack Is Excellent And Practical For A Healthy & Sustainable Diet
Canned tuna is one of the most practical ways to improve seafood consumption and improve Omega-3 fatty acids in our diets, according to Sarah Arranz, Head of the Food and Health Department in...
EU Alerts Reports Multiple Temperature Control Issues For Tuna In June
The EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported seven tuna-related incidents in June after recording none over the previous two months, with the majority reported by Spain. On...
Could Stricter EU Standards Backfire On Tuna Trade?
The EU implemented stricter standards for the import of tuna products earlier this year, an improvement for food safety and banning imports of items originating from IUU fishing. But will EU...
Century Tuna’s Superbod Life Community Encourages Daily Lifestyle Chances
The Philippines tuna brand Century Tuna launched the Superbod Life Community on social media to encourage people to live a healthier life. It is an expansion of Superbod, a popular health,...
Petit Navire Tuna Complies With EU Mercury Rules
Preliminary independent laboratory results show that 100 percent of Thai Union-owned Petit Navire tuna products comply with French and EU regulations in terms of mercury levels. In March, the...
Tuna Health Claims Stir Online Buzz & Other Social Media Stories
Canned tuna comes into the spotlight after Grace Beverley’s claims. Want to see how to cook the perfect steak? An Instagram page has the tips for you. An eight-year-old American boy celebrates...
7-Eleven Recalls Tuna Sandwiches In Canada
The Canadian government recalled 16 food items sold in the 7-Eleven convenience stores in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination....
Check Out European Tuna Conference Final Program Online
The countdown has begun! With just days to go until the 2026 edition of the European Tuna Conference, the final program is officially live, and you will not want to miss it on Monday, April...
Nutritionist Calls Out Bloom’s Mercury Claims & Other Social Media Stories
Italian nutritionist pointed fingers at NGO Bloom for spreading misinformation about mercury in tuna. Would you believe that a man on a jet ski caught a 96 kg bluefin on a fishing rod? A...
China’s Growing EU Market Dominance: How Far Will It Go?
China’s presence in the EU pre-cooked tuna loin market has grown rapidly, and with the possible expansion of preferential free-trade quotas, this trend may continue. As EU–China trade...
Century Tuna Marks Superbod Anniversary With 40 Km Fitness Push
Century Tuna is marking its 40th anniversary by opening up its well-known Superbod Era Challenge to a broader audience. In a shift from previous editions, the campaign now welcomes Filipinos...