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Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2001 19:38:09 -0400
From: Angel Suarez, R.S. <cetifish@erols.com>
Organization: Ceti Translations and Publications
Subject: Re: Toxicity in the roe of the Cabezon (Scorpaenichthysmarmoratus)
Hello Klaus,
Try the following reference it may provide the information you are looking.
Parsons, C., 1986. Dangerous marine animals of the Pacific coast. Helm
Publishing, San Luis Obispo, California. 96 p.
Angel M. Suarez, R.S.
Ceti Translations & Publications.
Klaus Schallie wrote:
> Does anyone have any information on the toxin found in the roe of the
cabezon (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus, found from Mexico to Alaska)? As a
recreational angler in British Columbia since the age of 6, I've known for
many years that their roe is poisonous and you shouldn't consume it. It
was passed on anecdotally by other anglers (I've caught and eaten many a
cabezon but always avoided the roe.)
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> Any info. will be appreciated!
>
> Klaus Schalli
> Aquaculture & Molluscan Shellfish Specialist
> Canadian Food Inspection Agency
> Burnaby, B. C., Canada
> Telephone (604) 666-4427 ext. 277
> Facsimile (604) 666-4440
> e-mail schalliek@inspection.gc.ca
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