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Ensuring Food Safety: A Deep Dive into Bacterial and Parasite Contamination in Seafood

Food safety remains an ongoing concern, particularly when it comes to raw fish products like sashimi and sushi. Recent testing efforts highlight both the presence of harmful bacteria and potential parasites that pose health risks to consumers.

Bacterial Threats in Seafood: Salmonella, E. coli, and Vibrio Parahaemolyticus

In a recent initiative to assess seafood safety, samples were tested for several common bacterial pathogens known to cause food poisoning. These included Salmonella, Escherichia coli (E. coli), and Vibrio parahaemolyticus—the top bacterial culprits responsible for foodborne illnesses in Singapore.