The advent of refrigeration and freezing has meant we can now store food in our houses until we’re ready to eat it. Perishable items like prawns can sit snuggly in the dark of our freezer, waiting until it's their time to shine – only, some of that seafood might already be glowing without you knowing. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

Yes, the US Food and Drug Administration has received many reports from people who were, understandably, shocked to see that their seafood was glowing in the dark. Some had freezers with burned-out light bulbs, others were feeding their pet turtles, and some were just about to enjoy a midnight crab sandwich when they spotted the mysterious phenomenon. One person was so excited by what they

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