Fishery research in Russia: Over 8,000 tons tested for parasites

Laboratory tests on fish from the Far Eastern fishery basin, including samples from China and Taiwan, have confirmed the presence of harmful parasites like anisakis and acanthocephalans. The tests, conducted on 19,667 samples, focused on the viability of these parasites. Red fish and flounder were found to be particularly susceptible to these parasites. To prevent human helminthiasis, the fish must be either frozen at -20 ºС for 24 hours or -30 ºС for 10 minutes, or subjected to heat treatment. All batches passed the safety requirements.

The laboratory specialists conducted parasitological tests on fish received from various areas of the Far Eastern fishery basin, as well as from China and Taiwan. The samples were collected by state inspectors and veterinarians as part of product quality control. The laboratory conducted 19,667 tests for the presence of helminths dangerous to humans, such as anisakis and acanthocephalans. The main safety criterion is the viability of helminths. Research has shown that fish, especially red fish and flounder, are susceptible to serious infection. To prevent the risk of helminthiasis, fish must be frozen at -20 ...