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Seafood facts

Seafood can have different types of toxins, that occur naturally in fish, which can be hard to identify.

When purchasing fish, it should have clear unsunken eyes and firm flesh and it should be kept refrigerated until use. If buying frozen, thaw under refrigeration.

For more information on Scombroid (histamine) fish poisoning and seafood, please read this fact sheet from Queensland Health.