Blow Fish Вђ“ March-september 2020 ★ Complete

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

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 Blow Fish – March-September 2020

Various government agencies issued specific guidance or data during this window: The CDC reported that since 2019, approximately 37

The primary risk is tetrodotoxin (TTX) , a potent biotoxin found in the fish's liver, ovaries, and skin. TTX is heat-stable and cannot be destroyed by cooking or freezing. TTX is heat-stable and cannot be destroyed by

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 five most toxic types of tetraodon fish are most dangerous during their breeding periods, which typically occur between February–March and July–September .

The period of is biologically significant for several toxic species of puffer fish.