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Are blowfish poisonous to eat?
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Tetrodotoxin: Tetrodotoxin is found in certain parts of a blowfish and is a exceptionally lethal poison.
Answered 2/5/2012
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Who's cooking?: When blowfish are prepared properly by a trained chef, they're safe. But it's not something i would suggest trying at home.
Answered 9/16/2013
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