date:Dec 24, 2012
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today reminded members of the public not to consume puffer fish following a report of suspected poisoning associated with the consumption of the fish.
The case involved a 22-year-old woman who developed peri-oral numbness and weakness about two hours after consuming a puffer fish for lunch yesterday (December 20) in her home in Kowloon City district.
She was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital last night and is currently in st