Is Golden Fish Good to Eat? Separating Fact from Fishy Fiction
                                
                                
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                                Goldfish, the common golden fish, are a subspecies of carp and are technically edible, but modern practice and health standards strongly advise against it. Most people are unaware of the significant health risks and ethical issues associated with consuming the common ornamental variety.