CMFRI says tuna caught along India’s coast is safe to consume

The marine fisheries institute said Indian-caught tuna shows no harmful parasite infestation, cautioning consumers against generalising findings from Brazilian Atlantic skipjack tuna. It advised prompt evisceration and thorough cooking as standard hygiene measures.

— Source publishedWed, 23 Sept, 2026, 15:49 IST·First seen Wed, 23 Sept, 2026, 15:54 IST·Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

CMFRI said tuna caught along India’s coast shows no harmful parasite infestation and is safe to consume. It urged consumers not to generalise findings from Brazilian Atlantic skipjack tuna, while advising prompt evisceration and thorough cooking for food hygiene.

Why this matters

Seafood buyers and partners should prioritize suppliers with clear catch-origin documentation and hygiene controls rather than treating global tuna safety concerns as uniform.

What to watch

  • New parasite findings in Indian coastal tuna or contradictory advisories from food-safety authorities.
  • Viral posts conflating Brazilian skipjack reports with Indian tuna supply.
  • FSSAI, state fisheries departments or major retailers issuing new inspection, labeling or testing requirements.
  • Unusual decline in tuna sales, especially for imported frozen, canned or minimally labeled products.
  • Evidence that restaurant or quick-commerce buyers shift procurement toward traceable domestic catch.
  • Add country-of-origin, species and catch-area information to tuna labeling and online product pages.
  • Reinforce supplier requirements for rapid evisceration, chilled handling and documented cold-chain practices.
  • Train seafood-counter and customer-service staff to explain that the reassurance applies to Indian-caught tuna, not all tuna globally.
  • Use factual cooking and storage guidance in-store rather than broad safety claims.
  • Monitor tuna sell-through, refund rates, customer queries and social-media mentions by origin and format.

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