Second senior citizen dies of pufferfish poisoning
Pufferfish, or fugu, is a delicacy in Japan, but the tetrodotoxin found in the fish is more toxic than cyanide. Chefs must undergo rigorous training and hold a licence to prepare the pufferfish for consumption. – Wikipedia pic, March 30, 2023.
AN 84-year-old man who suffered poisoning after eating pufferfish on March 25, was confirmed dead at Enche’ Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital, Kluang, yesterday morning. State health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the deceased was the husband of an 83-year-old woman who died after eating the fish.“However, at about 5.20am today, he became unresponsive… Emergency assistance was provided immediately before he was pronounced dead at 6.20am,” he said in a statement last night.
He said the Johor Health Department had launched investigation into the case, identifying the suppliers, wholesalers and sellers involved.Pufferfish, or fugu, is a delicacy in Japan, but the tetrodotoxin found in the fish is more toxic than cyanide It is understood it was the first time the couple, who lived in Jalan Sin Tiam Chamek in Kluang, had eaten pufferfish, which was purchased from a seller on Facebook. – Bernama, April 9, 2023.
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