Are fish sold at wet markets and ports safe to buy for cooking? Can I eat cooked fish that are sold at the hawker centres and other retail food establishments?

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Yes, as long as the fish is cooked properly, it is safe to eat. Most fish sold at Singapore's general markets and fishery ports are intended for cooking, and should not be eaten raw. Depending on the quality of the waters in which they were bred in, harvested from, or transported in, fish could carry a number of parasites or naturally occurring bacteria. Cooking is still the most effective way to kill the bacteria.

Are fish sold at wet markets and ports safe to buy for cooking? Can I eat cooked fish that are sold at the hawker centres and other retail food establishments?

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