Blow Fish Вђ“ March-september 2020 Apr 2026

The five most toxic types of tetraodon fish are most dangerous during their breeding periods, which typically occur between February–March and July–September .

The CDC reported that since 2019, approximately 37 people were poisoned and 10 died from consuming toxic species, prompting education efforts during peak breeding seasons like July–September. Regulatory & Import Controls Blow Fish – March-September 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to enforce Import Alert 16-20 , which restricts the importation of puffer fish products and prohibits personal importation due to the high fatality rate associated with TTX. The five most toxic types of tetraodon fish

Various government agencies issued specific guidance or data during this window: Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to enforce

Ingestion can cause itching around the mouth, headaches, and dizziness within 20 minutes to two hours, rapidly progressing to muscle weakness, paralysis, and fatal respiratory failure. There is no known antidote . Regional Advisories (March – September 2020)

The primary risk is tetrodotoxin (TTX) , a potent biotoxin found in the fish's liver, ovaries, and skin. TTX is heat-stable and cannot be destroyed by cooking or freezing.