Egypt launches probe into Vietnamese fish

Egypt is investigating basa fish imported from Vietnam following reports they contain banned antibiotics that can cause cancer, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Luong Le Phuong said Friday. 

Further exports are likely to be halted until Egypt announces the results of its investigation, he said.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development will meet with concerned enterprises and the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers to discuss the issue before responding to Egyptian authorities.

Egypt is a major market for Vietnam’s basa fish, buying US$55 million worth last year.

Quang Duan

Thanh nien

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