FDA Provides Advice on Safe Sources of Puffer Fish The
FDA Provides Advice on Safe Sources of Puffer Fish
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released consumer and industry advisories regarding safe sources of puffer fish. Many puffer fish, also known as fugu, bok, blowfish, globefish, swellfish, balloonfish, or sea squab, contain deadly toxins that affect the central nervous system, if consumed.