Malaysia detects parasitic worms in 16 tons of canned fish imported from China

The goods were seized earlier this month from a truck that was carrying them into Malaysia without permit from Singapore, according to the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Malay Mail reported.

The Straits Times reported that officers took a statement from the truck driver and let him go.

The worms have been identified as anisakis, which cause the anisakiasis disease in humans.

The disease normally occurs when humans eat raw or undercooked seafood such as fish infected with the parasite. It can cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.