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Location: currently So Cal
Registered: May 2002
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I got to try fugu, the deadly poisonous blowfish served as sushi. In one of my classes we were assigned to make group presentations on various foodborne illnesses. One of the groups presented tetrodotoxin, the poison found in the blowfish which in more deadly than cyanide. It causes paralysis that can result in respiratory failure and death.
The student making the presentation works at a shushi bar where his boss is licensed to prepare fugu. The student was able to purchase the fish through his boss and his boss prepared it for us. It was good, though nothing particularly special (other than the anxiety caused by eating it). The wasabi and soy spiced it up a bit so it was flavorful. Not many of us actually tried it. Only about five of thirty students. We had to sign release form releasing the student, the chef, and the school from any liability.
It was fun to try, but a bit of a risk since there are about a hundred or so deaths each year. Needless to say, I was a bit nervous for about an hour after eating it since symptoms show up in about 30-60 minutes. It was one of those things I have wanted to try, but figured I would never get the opportunity because it costs so much.
Think good thoughts,
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