Some chip shops accused of selling cheaper catfish as cod and haddock

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An investigation has found some takeaways using cheaper farmed catfish without clearly telling customers. Trading standards say most businesses are compliant but warn consumers to be aware and report concerns if fish is mislabelled.

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00:01Tests in the North West found Pungiasis, also known as River Cobbler, being served without

00:07customers being told. DNA testing at Liverpool John Moores University confirmed the species

00:13in samples from a number of takeaways. Trading standards say mislabelling is not widespread,

00:19but one some businesses may be acting unscrupulously.

00:22Fish farmed overseas is significantly cheaper than cod and haddock, prompting concerns over

00:28what customers are paying for. Authorities say enforcement is intelligence-led and urge

00:33customers to report concerns if they suspect fish has been misdescribed or missold.

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