Something to think about the next time you order sushi

richlevy · 08-24-2008, 06:19 PM

From here

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Up to a quarter of fish in stores and restaurants in New York City was mislabelled as a more expensive variety, according to samples collected by two US teenagers and tested with genetic "barcoding" methods.

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In all cases, the fish was labelled as a more costly type, apparently ruling out simple chance. It was the first known student use of DNA barcoding technology in a public market.

So you might as well order the cheaper variety to begin with, because there's a %25 chance that that is what you are getting anyway.

Maui Nick · 08-24-2008, 10:22 PM

We've had problems with that here in Florida, too --- restaurants selling grouper entrees that turn out to be something other than grouper. In one case, the restaurant chain resorted to calling it "grouper's teammate" or something like that.

ZenGum · 08-24-2008, 10:40 PM

"grouper's teammate" ... why not just call it a groupie?

JuancoRocks · 08-25-2008, 01:11 AM

Bait.......

Aliantha · 08-25-2008, 01:15 AM

We have similar issues here with seafood, despite legislation in place which requires food to be labled correctly.

It's a big issue, and if you don't think you're getting what you've paid for, you need to speak up about it. It's a case of buyer beware as always. Know what your product should look, feel and taste like, and if you haven't got it on your plate, make a complaint to your governing body.

ZenGum · 08-25-2008, 02:55 AM

I was going to make a "bait and switch" joke... but the points to Jaunco. [doffs cap].

sweetwater · 08-26-2008, 05:27 AM

I'm going to Japan in a couple of weeks. I'll point to something on the menu and trust that whatever-I-get is whatever-it-was. Some of the best sushi I have ever had before was in NYC restaurants. At least, I think it was sushi.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-26-2008, 07:24 AM

Raw fish?

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Swallow the roundworm, Anisakis simplex, however, and the consequence, a disease called anisakiasis, will make your stomach churn--both literally and figuratively. If you're "lucky," the worm will cause a tickle in your throat as it is swallowed, prompting you to cough or vomit it up. If not, it can bore into your stomach or gut lining, causing severe abdominal inflammation and pain that mimics appendicitis or an ulcer, often within an hour of eating. The only way to get the worm out at this stage is through removal by endoscope or surgery. In addition, Anisakis has been documented as provoking severe allergic reactions in some people.

sweetwater · 08-26-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

Raw fish?

I saw an episode of House where the patient had a tapeworm. It was horrible - I had to look away and I'm pretty tough. But sushi tastes so good! Ah well. I have often said that the best diet tool is a microscope at the kitchen table...

Shawnee123 · 08-26-2008, 04:00 PM

I want a tapeworm. Can I order one online?

Trilby · 08-26-2008, 04:08 PM

Raw fish...YUCK! Disgusting! I guess that makes me pretty provincial, but, hey, I never have to worry about Anisakis, either.

I've become a veggie since chemo. Meat doesn't taste right anymore and I've no appetite for it. Weird, huh? But raw meat/fish----? Steak Tartare, sushi...I'd rather lick rock moss.

ZenGum · 08-26-2008, 08:35 PM

Raw fish is delicious if it is VERY fresh. Even refreigerated, it goes dodgy within a few hours.

Sweetwater, where are you going in Japan? (apart from Kyoto and Tokyo, of course).

The random pointing technique might get you a few surprises - some specials include "sperm-filled reproductive gland of the male squid" and having a live octopus brought to your table, its tentacles chopped off, and one dropped on your plate ... still twitching and suckering while you eat it.
Good luck!

Trilby · 08-26-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

...and having a live octopus brought to your table, its tentacles chopped off, and one dropped on your plate ... still twitching and suckering while you eat it.
Good luck!

Why not just swallow a few live gold fish and impress your roommates? I still say YICK.

jinx · 08-26-2008, 09:23 PM

All you freak sushi haters? I'll eat your share. Just the fish though, nothing weird, no genitals or fluids thanks.

smoothmoniker · 08-27-2008, 05:42 PM

Sushi is not "fresh." If you are eating it in the United States, it has been in deep-freeze for several days, at least. It's illegal to sell it fresh.

08-24-2008, 10:22 PM	#2
Maui Nick ... is not really in Maui. Weird, huh? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Near the beach Posts: 153	We've had problems with that here in Florida, too --- restaurants selling grouper entrees that turn out to be something other than grouper. In one case, the restaurant chain resorted to calling it "grouper's teammate" or something like that. __________________ PROJECT STILL TO BE COMPLETED: Adding silly *.sig.

08-24-2008, 10:40 PM	#3
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	"grouper's teammate" ... why not just call it a groupie? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-25-2008, 01:11 AM	#4
JuancoRocks Sir Post-A-Lot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Paradise Valley, Arizona Posts: 437	Bait....... __________________ "That's just like your opinion man"

08-25-2008, 01:15 AM	#5
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	We have similar issues here with seafood, despite legislation in place which requires food to be labled correctly. It's a big issue, and if you don't think you're getting what you've paid for, you need to speak up about it. It's a case of buyer beware as always. Know what your product should look, feel and taste like, and if you haven't got it on your plate, make a complaint to your governing body. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

08-25-2008, 02:55 AM	#6
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I was going to make a "bait and switch" joke... but the points to Jaunco. [doffs cap]. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-26-2008, 05:27 AM	#7
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	I'm going to Japan in a couple of weeks. I'll point to something on the menu and trust that whatever-I-get is whatever-it-was. Some of the best sushi I have ever had before was in NYC restaurants. At least, I think it was sushi. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

08-26-2008, 04:00 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I want a tapeworm. Can I order one online? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-26-2008, 04:08 PM	#11
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Raw fish...YUCK! Disgusting! I guess that makes me pretty provincial, but, hey, I never have to worry about Anisakis, either. I've become a veggie since chemo. Meat doesn't taste right anymore and I've no appetite for it. Weird, huh? But raw meat/fish----? Steak Tartare, sushi...I'd rather lick rock moss. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

08-26-2008, 08:35 PM	#12
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Raw fish is delicious if it is VERY fresh. Even refreigerated, it goes dodgy within a few hours. Sweetwater, where are you going in Japan? (apart from Kyoto and Tokyo, of course). The random pointing technique might get you a few surprises - some specials include "sperm-filled reproductive gland of the male squid" and having a live octopus brought to your table, its tentacles chopped off, and one dropped on your plate ... still twitching and suckering while you eat it. Good luck! __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-26-2008, 09:23 PM	#14
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	All you freak sushi haters? I'll eat your share. Just the fish though, nothing weird, no genitals or fluids thanks. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

08-27-2008, 05:42 PM	#15
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	Sushi is not "fresh." If you are eating it in the United States, it has been in deep-freeze for several days, at least. It's illegal to sell it fresh. __________________ to live and die in LA

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