TOKYO – Blowfish testicles prepared by an unauthorised chef made seven diners ill in northern Japan and three remained hospitalised on Tuesday after eating the poisonous delicacy.
The owner of the restaurant in Tsuruoka city, who is also the chef, had no licence to serve blowfish and was being questioned on suspicion of professional negligence, police official Yoshihito Iwase said.Blowfish, while extremely poisonous if not prepared properly, is considered a delicacy in Japan and is consumed by thrill-seeking gourmets.Iwase said the seven men ordered sashimi and grilled blowfish testicles at the restaurant on Monday night.Shortly after, they developed limb paralysis and breathing trouble and started to lose consciousness – typical signs of blowfish poisoning – and were rushed to a hospital for treatment, Iwase said. – Nampa-AP
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