Fish feed additive banned in EU reportedly found in Tasmanian salmon at 'concerning levels'

Experts are calling for tighter regulations after tests find excessive ethoxyquin levels in Tassal and Petuna salmon.

The compound, a synthetic antioxidant, is used to prevent fishmeal from spontaneously combusting while being transported at sea. — The compound, a synthetic antioxidant, is used to prevent fishmeal from spontaneously combusting while being transported at sea.Photo: Tassal

Dominic Welling

Published 27 October 2022, 08:31Updated 27 October 2022, 13:09

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