Questions everyone should ask

Is farmed fish unhealthy — full of chemicals and antibiotics?

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What the science says

In the U.S., aquaculture drugs are tightly controlled by the FDA — almost no antibiotics are approved, and any therapeutic use needs a vet's prescription.

California yellowtail (Hiramasa) is raised to sushi-grade standards, and it's often fresher and more traceable than wild fish that spent days at sea.

Sources

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