The Basa fish also known as pangasius fillets is sold all around Europe at a very cheap price in the form of frozen fillets, and because of that it is very popular. This fish from Vietnam has very low quality and in some cases it can endanger your health.

This fish is cultivated near the Mekong River in Vietnam, and this river is known as one of the most polluted rivers in the world. The sewage pools where the fish is cultivated contain high levels of toxins and bacteria that end up in the meat of the fish.

Fish Can be Very Dangerous

Fish Can be Very Dangerous

Besides the toxins and bacteria, this meat has been found to contain heavy metals, isomers, chlorate and other harmful compounds. The USA has banned the import of this type of fish, because of the high levels of contaminants in the meat.

Antibiotics were also found in the meat of Baca fish cultivated in Vietnam.This meat is very unhealthy, because the fish is fed with waste material, which also can be harmful for your health.

Normally, in nature the fish grows 4 times faster, but the Baca fish is injected with hormones and antibiotics in order to make the fish bigger. Baca fish meat was found to contain hormones that accelerate the growth and reproduction of the fish, and they are sold to big companies that have no regard for human health.

The very low price attracts the supermarkets and customers to buy them, not being aware of the low quality of the meat.

This fish doesn’t contain omega-3 oils and other essential nutrients found in other natural fishes. Don’t be fooled by the decent taste, because Baca fish can be very dangerous for your health, and avoiding it is most important.