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Poisoning
(redirected from scombroid poisoning)

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Poisoning
Politeness (See COURTESY.)
Politeness, Excessive (See COURTESY, EXCESSIVE.)
Randall, Lord
killed by eating eels poisoned by his sweetheart. [Br. Balladry: Lord Randall]


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For example, a critical control point in the handling of tuna involves keeping the fish cold enough to prevent the formation of the histamines that cause scombroid poisoning.
Scombroid poisoning comes from histamine that can form on the flesh of fresh tuna, mahi mahi, and some other fish that aren't kept cold enough (usually before they reach the store).
Scombroid poisoning occurs when certain fish aren't kept cool enough.
 
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