CMFRI says tuna caught along India’s coast is safe despite parasite reports

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) says tuna caught along India’s coast is safe to consume, after reports raised concerns about parasites found in skipjack tuna. The advisory follows references to a study focused on fish from the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil, where parasites were reported.

CMFRI’s position is that consumers should not avoid tuna or other commercially available fish in India based solely on findings from a different geographic region. The institute advises against drawing conclusions about the safety of Indian-caught fish from evidence gathered elsewhere. Both outlets report that the guidance is aimed at preventing unnecessary public concern.

While the initial reports highlight parasitic infections in tuna from Brazil, CMFRI’s response emphasizes that the relevant issue is local to the fish being sold. The advisory does not say the parasites are absent everywhere, but it argues that the concern should not automatically translate to tuna caught along India’s coast.