Public warned of dead fish risk

Public warned of dead fish risk

PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: People in the province are
being warned not to buy dead fish to avoid food poisoning.

"This is the only way to avoid poisoning from contaminated
fish," said Tukik B Toemon head of the province's health office.

"Don't buy fish in the market if it is dead, especially if it
comes from a river."

Palangkaraya residents have recently become wary of the
dangers of food poisoning since the use of toxic materials to
catch fish has increased.

But the health office would not confirm the number of people
who have reportedly been admitted to hospital with food poisoning
from eating fish.

"We can't say because it's very difficult. Someone could be
admitted to hospital for stomach pains after eating fish, but
this may have nothing to do with any toxic material," said Tukik.
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