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Hong Kong – CHP investigates suspected puffer fish poisoning case

CHP investigates suspected puffer fish poisoning case *****************************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (December 11) investigating a suspected puffer fish poisoning case, and hence reminded members of the public not to consume puffer fish.             The case involves a 57-year-old man who developed perioral numbness about two hours after consuming cooked puffer fish, caught in local waters, at home yesterday (December 10).             He attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Yan Chai Hospital in the small hours today and was admitted for treatment. ... Read more