Blow Fish Вђ“ March-september 2020 File

The CDC reported that since 2019, approximately 37 people were poisoned and 10 died from consuming toxic species, prompting education efforts during peak breeding seasons like July–September. Regulatory & Import Controls

In July 2020, the Department of Public Health conducted testing on 80 fish in the Farmington River. While PFAS levels had declined, a statewide advisory remained in place for all freshwater fish (except sunfish and trout) due to mercury contamination, recommending no more than one meal per week for the general population. Blow Fish – 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 CDC reported that since 2019, approximately 37

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,