The FDA advisory notes that puffer fish caught in mid-Atlantic coastal waters (Virginia to New York) are generally considered safe, while those from other sources are not. DPH Removes Advisory - CT.gov
Ingestion can cause itching around the mouth, headaches, and dizziness within 20 minutes to two hours, rapidly progressing to muscle weakness, paralysis, and fatal respiratory failure. There is no known antidote . Regional Advisories (March – September 2020) Blow Fish – March-September 2020
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to enforce Import Alert 16-20 , which restricts the importation of puffer fish products and prohibits personal importation due to the high fatality rate associated with TTX. The FDA advisory notes that puffer fish caught
The five most toxic types of tetraodon fish are most dangerous during their breeding periods, which typically occur between February–March and July–September . Regional Advisories (March – September 2020) The U
