Which of the Following May Result from Eating Tuna Sashimi

Question

Which of the following may result from eating tuna sashimi (raw fish)?
A) botulism
B) norovirus infection
C) polio
D) salmonellosis
E) saxitoxin intoxication

Accepted Answer

Tuna sashimi can contain high levels of saxitoxin, a potent neurotoxin produced by certain species of marine dinoflagellates. Consumption of contaminated tuna sashimi can result in saxitoxin intoxication or paralytic shellfish poisoning, which can cause symptoms such as tingling, numbness, and weakness that can progress to respiratory failure and death. A, B, C, and D are not typically associated with consuming raw fish, but rather with other sources of contamination.