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  "id": 1973016,
  "title": "Parasite linked to 'mushy fish' could be much more widespread than thought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/parasite-linked-to-mushy-fish-could-be-much-more-widespread-than-1973016",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-19T16:20:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-08-parasite-linked-mushy-fish-widespread.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "If you're a keen angler and regularly catch yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi), you may have encountered instances of the fish's flesh turning mushy and unpalatable once cooked. Some have said it's a bit like trying to eat wet newspaper.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Conversation AU",
        "title": "Parasite linked to ‘mushy fish’ could be much more widespread than thought",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/parasite-linked-to-mushy-fish-could-be-much-more-widespread-than",
        "published": "2026-08-19T01:02:24.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}