Toxic fish for 3 years

Toxic fish for 3 years

Fiji Times, 04 February – TWENTY species of fish, some commonly consumed in homes around the country should be avoided for the next three years.

The fish will have been contaminated by the ciguatera toxin, which the Fisheries Department says has a bigger risk than it should because of Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston.

Director Research at the Fisheries Department Aisake Batibasaga said the fish, some known to have toxins all-year round, will contain more toxins in the summer months and cause fish poisoning. Read more…