A statement from the National Disaster of Management Office said the tinned fish contained worms.
Although the worms were dead, the contents were a physical hazard and unfit for consumption.
The Director of NDMO, Abraham Nasak confirmed the department has advised responsible authorities to implement the ban on the importation of the OKI brand of tinned fish.
The importer of the tinned fish has been dealt with under the Penalty Notice Regulation Order No.54 of 2010.
The importer has also been instructed to remove all OKI fish products in all shops in Vanuatu.
