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.
The five most toxic types of tetraodon fish are most dangerous during their breeding periods, which typically occur between February–March and July–September . 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 Ministry of Health maintained strict regulations during
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) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to enforce