9 dead, 78 others hospitalized after eating sea turtle meat on Zanzibar’s Pemba Island
9 dead, 78 others hospitalized after eating sea turtle meat on Zanzibar’s Pemba Island. What a tragic and avoidable situation. The concept of chelonitoxism, a severe poisoning caused by consuming contaminated sea turtle meat, should be enough to deter anyone from trying this risky delicacy. There is no antidote for this condition, and the consequences can be fatal, as evidenced by the recent deaths on Pemba Island.
I can’t help but wonder why anyone would take the chance of eating something that poses such a significant risk. The idea of consuming an endangered species alone should be enough to dissuade anyone from partaking in such a meal.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker