Russia: Dangerous dyes found in trout from Kyrgyzstan

Triphenylmethane dye, a health hazard, was found in imported trout. The products were imported from Kyrgyzstan, where other problems with the quality of red fish had previously been observed. The Center for Grain Quality Assessment of the Orenburg Region took samples from two trout samples supplied from Kyrgyzstan. The department's message, which sfera.fm reviewed, indicated that traces of a dye were found in the samples, the content of which contradicts product safety regulations. We are talking about triphenylmethane dye, which is used in aquaculture to combat parasites in fish. This is a well-known and effective remedy, however, as noted by the department, it is dangerous to human health and can cause the growth of tumors. Therefore, it is permissible to use it on fish only in cases where the substance has time to be completely eliminated from the fish’s body before use—which takes 9-10 months. Let us recall that trout supplied from Kyrgyzstan has raised questions from ...