MFDS Detects 4 Cases of Unsuitable Aquatic Products Distributed in Wholesale Markets

"Jopibollak, Eel, and Sea Bass Exceed Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Commissioner Kim Gang-rip) announced on the 6th that it collected and inspected 310 samples of high-consumption aquaculture seafood distributed in wholesale markets during the autumn season, when consumption of aquaculture seafood increases, and detected 4 cases exceeding the residue standards for veterinary drugs.

The Ministry collected and inspected samples including Jopibollak (61 cases), Neopchi (52 cases), Whiteleg shrimp (48 cases), Baeamjangeo (28 cases), Mikkuraji (19 cases), Jeonbok (19 cases), Jeoneo (15 cases), Chamdom (15 cases), Nong-eo (8 cases), and others (45 cases). Among these, 2 cases of Jopibollak, 1 case of Baeamjangeo, and 1 case of Nong-eo were found to be non-compliant.

In these seafood samples, veterinary drugs such as antimicrobials approved for the treatment of bacterial diseases in fish were detected at levels exceeding the standard limits.

The Ministry plans to conduct safety investigations on the aquaculture farms that shipped the non-compliant seafood and take measures such as imposing fines and filing charges according to relevant laws and regulations.

The Ministry stated, "As consumption of aquaculture seafood increases and the use of veterinary drugs in aquaculture seafood is also on the rise due to climate change, we will continue to conduct collection and inspection of aquaculture seafood to ensure that safe aquaculture seafood is distributed in the market."

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