Vacuum-packed chilled fish

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During a recent assignment in a South Asia country I came across a
number of processors who are packing and shipping by airfreight chilled
vacuum-packed tuna loins and reef fish fillets. These are shipped in
styrofoam boxes with gel ice. The products are sent to the UK and few
other European destinations.

I know that the group has discussed the topic of botulism and
vacuum-packs / MAP in the past - but I am now wondering if there is more
recent scientific / technical information available to suggest that,
with appropriate precautions, this practice is not as hazardous as once
thought.

I'd appreciate any feedback.

Steve Roberts

Seafood Processing / HACCP / Auditing Consultant
Gillett, Preston & Associates Inc
Noumea, New Caledonia
E-mail: stever@offratel.nc

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