SINGAPORE — Last week, a couple in their 80s from Malaysia died after consuming puffer fish, in a grim reminder that the poisonous fish, regarded as a delicacy by some, must be prepared carefully by ...
People who eat puffer fish—also known as fugu—take their lives in their own hands. These fish contain tetrodotoxin, a powerful neurotoxin that can spoil a good meal and even kill the diner. The edible ...
Pufferfish can be served for human consumption as a delicacy called fugu. It is especially popular in Japan, but you may also see it available in other countries, including Korea, China, Singapore, ...