Causes numbness, tingling, and dizziness
Leads to muscle paralysis
Eventually stops breathing
Victims remain fully conscious until they suffocate — a terrifying fate that has made fugu infamous worldwide.
The Shocking Death Toll
According to data from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare , there are approximately:
200 cases of fugu poisoning annually
30–50 fatalities per decade
Most incidents occur in Japan , where fugu has been consumed for centuries. However, cases have also been reported in China, Korea, and even Western countries where unlicensed chefs prepare the dish illegally.
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