Seafood refers to any food product that comes from the sea, particularly marine animals and plants that are consumed by humans. This category includes a wide variety of edible aquatic creatures such as fish, shellfish (including shrimp, crab, lobster, and clams), and mollusks (like oysters and scallops). Seafood can be harvested from both wild sources, such as oceans and rivers, and farmed sources, known as aquaculture. It is a significant source of protein and essential nutrients, and is consumed in various forms including fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and smoked. Seafood is also a key component of many culinary traditions around the world, prized for its flavors and versatility in cooking.
European markets are urgently recalling swordfish due to detected mercury levels surpassing safe limits. The European Union has issued a "grave" alert following Italian warnings about mercury contamination in seafood.…