Fire retardant chemical found in global seafood supply

An investigation by journalists and scientists discovered that a flame-retardant chemical used in shipping containers has contaminated seafood worldwide, raising health concerns for consumers.

First covered Oct 14, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Fire retardant chemical found in global seafood supply — Image via insideclimatenews.org

Coverage

28d Inside Climate News The Fire Retardant in the Seafood Chain — This story is part of an investigation conducted by an international team of journalists based at The Outlaw Ocean Project. Read the other stories here.

Primary sources

ec.europa.eu Canada 2024-8024 - Food Audits and Analysis | Food Safety

efsa.europa.eu EFSA reassesses safety of the feed additive ethoxyquin

fda.gov FDA Launches Assessment of BHA, a Common Food Chemical Preservative

More coverage from around the web

doi.org Flame Retardant Contamination and Seafood Sustainability

researchgate.net (PDF) Flame Retardant Contamination and Seafood Sustainability

keep.lib.asu.edu Flame retardant contamination in seafood and its significance for conservation

image-ppubs.uspto.gov Shipping container having a flame retardant layer and a thermal blocking layer

image-ppubs.uspto.gov Shipping container to mitigate external fire risks

Appeared in: 2026-10-14 (#18) · 2026-10-15 (#19)

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