Pufferfish Poisoning

One of the most violent poisonings originating from seafood occurs when the liver, gonads, intestines, and/or skin of the pufferfish are consumed. These organs contain tetrodotoxin, the consumption of which results in a mortality rate of 50 percent. Read more »

Ciguatera Fish Poisoning

This is the most common form of toxin-related food poisoning in the United States. It is caused by eating fish that contain a ciguatoxin. The toxin has been found in over 400 varieties of fish, with fish from tropical waters being particularly suspect. Read more »