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Chapter 2 The Microworld

Chapter 2 The Microworld. Major Foodborne Illnesses from Fish Toxins. Fish Toxin Illnesses Scombroid poisoning Ciguatera fish poisoning. Scombroid Poisoning. Illness: Scombroid poisoning Toxin: Histamine. Preventing Scombroid Poisoning. Most Important Prevention Measure

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Chapter 2 The Microworld

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  1. Chapter 2The Microworld

  2. Major Foodborne Illnesses from Fish Toxins • Fish Toxin Illnesses • Scombroid poisoning • Ciguatera fish poisoning

  3. Scombroid Poisoning Illness:Scombroid poisoningToxin: Histamine

  4. Preventing Scombroid Poisoning • Most Important Prevention Measure • Purchase from approved, reputable suppliers • Other Prevention Measures • Prevent time-temperature abuse during storage and preparation

  5. Ciguatera Fish Poisoning Illness:Ciguatera fish poisoningToxin: Ciguatoxin

  6. Preventing Ciguatera Fish Poisoning • Most Important Prevention Measure • Purchase predatory tropical reef fish from approved, reputable suppliers

  7. Major Foodborne Illnesses from Shellfish Toxins • Shellfish Toxin Illnesses • Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) • Neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP) • Amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP)

  8. Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) Illness:Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) Toxin: Saxitoxin

  9. Preventing Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) • Most Important Prevention Measure • Purchase shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers

  10. Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning (NSP) Illness:Neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (NSP) Toxin: Brevetoxin

  11. Preventing Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning (NSP) • Most Important Prevention Measure • Purchase shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers

  12. Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) Illness:Amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP) Toxin: Domoic acid

  13. Preventing Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) • Most Important Prevention Measure • Purchase shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers

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