10 Everyday Foods That Can Kill You

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10. Blowfish (Fugu)

Ok, so this isn’t something you eat every Sunday afternoon, but in some parts of the world, this is not all that uncommon, so we wanted to include it on this list. Blowfish, or fugu, is perhaps most famous for the lethal amounts of poison called tetrodotox it carries in its organs. If prepared incorrectly, this fish will paralyze the victim’s muscles, so you asphyxiate while completely conscious. There is no antidote. Nice. Well, at least you won’t have to pay for the restaurant tab.

Blowfish can be prepared successful so that, once all of its toxic organs are removed, the meat can be enjoyed. There are very strict rules in Japan and other countries that serve fugu, and chefs go through rigorous training in order to be able to serve this fish. Domestic preparation is the most common cause of death, due to improper preparation. Many people consider the liver the tastiest part of the fish, but it’s also the most poisonous. Liver has been banned from being served in Japan since 1984. It’s the most celebrated, while being the most dangerous, of all Japanese dishes.

So unless you would like to choke to death while on vacation in Japan, it might be a good idea to avoid this little fishie altogether. Eat more sushi. There’s certainly plenty of that in Japan.

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