For years, Subway sandwich lovers have been wondering about the true ingredients of their popular tuna sandwiches. These suspicions boiled over in 2019, when Subway was sued by a California woman who alleged that the chain’s tuna was actually nothing more than “cooked soy and veggie filling.”
Even though many Subway fans hoped for a resolution to the mystery, a judge recently dismissed the lawsuit without ruling on whether the sandwich contained real tuna or not. This means that the mystery of the mysterious tuna lives on, as Subway remains silent on the matter.
Some have suggested that the reason Subway is dodging the questions is that the tuna is made from a lesser-known “mystery fish.” This theory has some traction with seafood experts who have analyzed the sandwich, but it is also based on some speculation.
Subway initially defended itself against the lawsuit by pointing out that it labels its tuna as “contains tuna” in its ingredients. This argument was weak, as “contains tuna” has been defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to include any “heat-treated fish product,” not just real tuna.
The vague labeling also leaves open the possibility that Subway could be using a fillers or additives. Without further information, it’s impossible to know what, if anything, is actually in the tuna.
Despite the dismissal of the lawsuit, many Subway customers are still skeptical. With Subway’s refusal to comment on the mystery fish, rumors will continue to persist. It’s likely that the fight for the truth of the “tuna” won’t end anytime soon.
