Vietnam-Exported Shrimp Found with Vibrio vulnificus（Oct 15）

Vietnam-Exported Shrimp Found with Vibrio vulnificus

According to the EU Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF), on October 12, 2026, France notified through RASFF that shrimp exported from Vietnam was non-compliant. The specific notification details are as follows: Notification Details Notification Date: October 12, 2026 Notifying Country: France Notified Product: Shrimp Reference Number: 2026.9049 Notification Reason: Detection of Vibrio vulnificus Sales Status / Measures Taken: Not distributed in notifying country / withdrawn from market Notification Type: Information notification for attention Background Vibrio vulnificus is a halophilic bacterium naturally occurring in warm coastal marine waters. It can contaminate seafood, particularly raw or undercooked shellfish such as shrimp, oysters, and clams. Infection through consumption of contaminated seafood can lead to severe gastroenteritis and, in immunocompromised individuals, potentially fatal septicemia. The bacterium thrives in water temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius, making tropical and subtropical aquaculture regions particularly susceptible. Industry Impact Vietnam is one of the world's largest shrimp exporters, with its aquaculture industry being a key economic pillar. This RASFF notification underscores the ongoing challenge of pathogen control in warm-water aquaculture supply chains. In September 2026, Taiwan also reported that Vietnamese frozen white shrimp contained veterinary drug residues (nitrofuran metabolite AOZ at 22.2 ppb), resulting in the rejection or destruction of 6,968.50 kg of product. These repeated safety notifications highlight the need for Vietnamese shrimp producers to strengthen post-harvest processing hygiene, cold chain management, and antibiotic stewardship to maintain access to major international markets. Export enterprises are reminded to strictly comply with EU member state requirements for product exports, pay close attention to the presence of various pathogenic bacteria in products, ensure product safety, and mitigate export risks.