Tag: Vietnamese catfish

According to a 2016 study, 70% to 80% of swai samples exported to Europe tested positive for Vibrio bacteria, a microbe that can cause food poisoning. This fact highlights the significant health and safety concerns surrounding the consumption of this inexpensive and popular fish, which is typically imported from Vietnam.

According to studies, farmed swai from Southeast Asia can harbor concerning levels of contaminants and bacteria, including reports of 70-80% of samples testing positive for *Vibrio* bacteria. These findings have fueled long-standing debates about the safety of this popular, inexpensive seafood option.