Lawsuit Alleges That Subway’s Tuna Isn’t Even Fish | Eater
"A major sandwich chain is facing a fraud lawsuit alleging its tuna sandwiches are not tuna but a “concoctions” blend made to imitate tuna; plaintiffs say multiple lab samples found no trace of tuna or any fish, though they did not disclose what was detected. The company denies the claims, insisting it uses wild‑caught, flaked tuna and noting its nutrition guide lists the ingredient as “flaked tuna in brine (tuna, water, salt)” mixed with mayonnaise. This dispute is the latest in a string of controversies — from an Irish Supreme Court decision that the chain’s bread did not meet the legal definition of bread due to sugar, to a Quebec class action over allegedly misrepresented chicken, and a prior suit about “footlong” lengths — that have undermined the credibility of its long‑standing “Eat Fresh” slogan. Critics point to broader industry issues such as mislabeling in the seafood supply chain (a 2019 report found about 20% of fish mislabeled) and the common practice of augmenting cold‑cuts with water, broth, and corn syrup, even as the company highlights its vegetable sourcing from family farms." - Jaya Saxena
