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Scallops and the Illusion of Freshness
The scallop industry faces significant challenges, too. High demand and price points make scallops attractive targets for counterfeiters, who have been known to pass off cheaper species or injected skate fish as the more expensive product. Consumers often find it hard to discern the difference, particularly when such products are heavily processed.
Salmon Shenanigans and Relative Prices
Salmon, available in many varieties, isn't immune to fraud. Farm-raised salmon is often sold as wild-caught, with studies showing that nearly half of the samples tested were mislabeled. This misrepresentation can be financially motivated, as wild salmon is typically twice as expensive as farmed.