
Pre-Owned Catching Hell : The Insider Story of Seafood from Ocean to Plate (Hardcover)
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This book exposes the fact that the American diner is being lied to on a regular basis. The culprit varies – sometimes it’s a chef or restaurant owner trying to cut corners to save money; other times it’s an unscrupulous supplier looking to pass off poor product to an unwitting receiver. And the cost of that scam eventually gets passed on to the consumer, whether it be in the form of higher prices at restaurants and markets, lower quality (or even counterfeit) product getting delivered onto your plate, or – God forbid – food poisoning. Furthermore, Ricca argues, the pandemic has only increased corruption in this industry.
This book serves as both an exposé and a call to arms, empowering consumers with the knowledge to make more informed choices when dining out.
Some of the things this explosive book reveals:
- The one fish you should never order, one that’s always a rip-off. (And the one fish that’s always a delicious, virtually-unknown bargain.)
- Why restaurants that advertise “fresh” fish are almost always lying.
- How to get your favorite restaurant to treat you like royalty – without dropping thousands of dollars.
- How the covid-19 pandemic has impacted our food supply chain and what it has meant for the everyday worker.
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- Book formatHardcover
- Fiction/nonfictionNon-Fiction
- Pages216
- Reading levelGeneral
- SubgenreCooking
- EditionStandard
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This book exposes the fact that the American diner is being lied to on a regular basis. The culprit varies – sometimes it’s a chef or restaurant owner trying to cut corners to save money; other times it’s an unscrupulous supplier looking to pass off poor product to an unwitting receiver. And the cost of that scam eventually gets passed on to the consumer, whether it be in the form of higher prices at restaurants and markets, lower quality (or even counterfeit) product getting delivered onto your plate, or – God forbid – food poisoning. Furthermore, Ricca argues, the pandemic has only increased corruption in this industry.
This book serves as both an exposé and a call to arms, empowering consumers with the knowledge to make more informed choices when dining out.
Some of the things this explosive book reveals:
- The one fish you should never order, one that’s always a rip-off. (And the one fish that’s always a delicious, virtually-unknown bargain.)
- Why restaurants that advertise “fresh” fish are almost always lying.
- How to get your favorite restaurant to treat you like royalty – without dropping thousands of dollars.
- How the covid-19 pandemic has impacted our food supply chain and what it has meant for the everyday worker.
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Pre-Owned: Like New
What is the Walmart Pre-Owned Program?
Walmart Pre-Owned allows you to find previously owned, well-cared-for items from Walmart’s trusted & performance-managed sellers. Shopping Pre-Owned allows you to bring home the best-quality picks at even lower prices, in addition to extending the life of an item & reducing waste. Find your favorites & shop a range of conditions in every category.
Why Walmart Pre-Owned?

Trusted sellers & quality items
Each Pre-Owned item listed comes from Walmart’s trusted performance-managed sellers, to ensure you get quality items.
Quality you can afford
Save even more on top brands & your most-loved items.

30-day free returns
Don’t love it? Most items offer a 30-day* free return policy, for added peace of mind.

Sustainability
Shopping Pre-Owned helps in extending the life of an item & reducing waste.
Product image for illustration purposes only. The item you receive may vary from the image in minor ways, such as slight differences in appearance, color, and/or design. *Exceptions apply during holiday season, and on certain electronics, collectibles, and jewelry.
