Sabah's agriculture minister is considering banning the sale of pufferfish after recent reports of food poisoning caused by the fish's toxins. Several cases of poisoning have been reported in Kota Marudu, leading to hospitalizations and at least one reported death. The minister advises against consuming pufferfish due to the presence of highly potent toxins, even though some people know how to remove them.
Sabah will consider banning the sale of pufferfish after several cases of food poisoning from the fish’s toxins were reported recently. — Picture via Twitter/Bernamaas a first-time user .
He advised people against consuming pufferfish, as there are plenty of other options that do not pose health risks.
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