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Worms in Tuna? Kochi Scientists Say Don’t Ditch the Fish; Indian Catch Is Safe to Consume

The institute said 96% parasite findings in Atlantic samples should not be applied to Indian waters and urged proper handling and cooking.

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The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute has said that there are no worms in the tuna fish sold in Kerala and the concerns being spread on social media are baseless. Malayala Manorama Online News, Kerala Tuna Fish, CMFRI Tuna Report, No worms in Kerala tuna, Tuna fish health benefits, Omega 3 in tuna, Is Kerala tuna safe to eat, CMFRI fish safety, Kerala seafood news, Tuna price Kerala, tuna fish virus, Kerala tuna fish, tuna fish benefit…

·Kottayam, India
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Clean and cook properly before use Kochi: There is no need to worry about the news of worms being found in tuna fish in Brazil, and the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has clarified that tuna fish available on Indian shores is safe. The Indian...

·Kozhikode, India
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Kochi, Sep 22 (IANS) The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Tuesday said that tuna caught off the Indian coast is safe to eat. The clarification comes after reports of parasites being found in skipjack tuna caught in the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil have raised concerns about the safety of tuna and other fish. CMFRI said that information found in one geographical area should not be extrapolated to tuna caught in Indian wate…

Kochi: The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi has said that there is no need to worry about the news that worms have been found in large numbers in Brazilian tuna. The tuna caught from Indian shores...

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Malayala Manorama broke the news in Kottayam, India on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
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