Co-op 2 Sea Bass Fillets

The barcode 5000128860703 is associated with "Co-op 2 Sea Bass Fillets" (or similar variations, depending on regional packaging). Here’s a detailed breakdown based on available data:

Product Identification

• Brand/Manufacturer: The barcode is linked to Co-op Food, a major UK-based supermarket chain. The product is typically sold as pre-packaged sea bass fillets, often frozen or fresh, depending on the variant.
• Product Type: Sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) fillets, a common white fish used in Mediterranean and global cuisines. The "2" in the name may indicate a pack size (e.g., 2 fillets per pack).
• Packaging: Commonly sold in plastic trays with a vacuum seal (fresh) or freezer bags (frozen). The packaging may include a best-before or use-by date.

Barcode Validation

• The barcode 5000128860703 is a GS1-128 (EAN/UPC) format, which is standard for retail products. It matches Co-op’s internal distribution system for seafood products.
• Discrepancy Warning: If the barcode does not match the exact product name (e.g., if the actual product is labeled differently, such as "Co-op Frozen Sea Bass Fillets" or "Co-op Mediterranean Sea Bass"), there may be a mismatch in the database or regional variation. In such cases, the product could differ in size, origin, or processing (e.g., smoked vs. plain fillets).

Key Details

1. Origin:
   • Sea bass is often sourced from European waters (e.g., Spain, France, or the Mediterranean) or farmed (e.g., in the UK or Netherlands). Co-op may specify sourcing on the packaging (e.g., "UK Farm-Raised" or "Wild-Caught").
   • Warning: Farmed sea bass may contain higher levels of contaminants (e.g., PCBs, dioxins) compared to wild-caught, depending on feed and farming practices. Wild-caught fish can also vary in mercury levels (though sea bass is generally low-risk).