Dangers of Unregulated, Imported Catfish
Imported catfish may be contaminated with antibiotic, pesticide or bacterial residues.
Imported catfish often come from Southeast Asia, where use of chemicals and antibiotics is barely regulated. Because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspects less than 2% of imported seafood, imported catfish may be contaminated with antibiotic, pesticide or bacterial residues.
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“Dirty Waters, Dangerous Fish,” watch this video about catfish production along the polluted Mekong River.