A McDonald's customer recently posted on Reddit after finding a parasite in a Filet-O-Fish sandwich. Commenters on the thread quickly pointed out that this is actually common in wild-caught fish.

Parasitic infections in salmonid fish can increase or decrease their vulnerability to angling, depending on their body condition. Angling, a type of fishing, is a popular pastime across the world, and ...

Two species of fish-borne parasites have been found in freshwater fish routinely caught for consumption. Researchers say people could be eating the fish in ways that are conducive to transmission. The ...

In a clip with over 625,000 views as of Friday, TIkTok user Sav (@saviibaaby) says she had seen TikToks about people finding parasites in their salmon. Knowing she had some Costco salmon in the ...

More than a century of preserved fish specimens offer a rare glimpse into long-term trends in parasite populations. New research from the University of Washington shows that fish parasites plummeted ...

McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is a beloved menu item for a reason. Made with wild-caught Alaskan Pollock, American cheese, tartar sauce, and served on a steamed bun, the sandwich has built a loyal following ...