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.

Angling, a type of fishing, is a popular pastime across the world, and is known to be 40,000 years old. Angling usually takes place in natural bodies of water, which may have populations of wild fish, ...

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 ...

Parasites have not made a good name for themselves in the animal kingdom, living off the suffering of other animals. Unfortunately, they are everywhere, including in all Vermont lakes. While over 90% ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...