Blow Fish Вђ“ March-september 2020 -

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)

The Ministry of Health maintained strict regulations during 2020, as incorrectly prepared fugu remains a leading cause of fatal food poisoning in the country, typically among unlicensed amateurs. Blow Fish – March-September 2020

The period of is biologically significant for several toxic species of puffer fish. Ingestion can cause itching around the mouth, headaches,