How Can You Detect Formalin In Fish?

What Is Formalin?

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How To Test

[{"selector":"#anim-68655779-f57b-4eb4-861d-8727b8b0bb24 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Test kits for formalin detection in fish are available and provide a quick and effective way to check for contamination. Credits: Unsplash

Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Highly Toxic

[{"selector":"#anim-f7b85cc9-3fd2-4a95-9fca-c2814bdbf78f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.25166153104262%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Formalin, being a form of formaldehyde, is a carcinogen and highly toxic to humans. Credits: Unsplash

Cancer Risk

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