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At Tropic Fish Hawaii, they know that with seafood, quality means both taste and safety. This Honolulu fish and seafood supplier is passionate about meeting the needs of local and international customers by offering the freshest fish available and the resources you need to prepare it safely. Whether you’re smoking their premium, locally-purchased bluefin tuna or tossing fresh marlin fish on the grill, you’ll feel secure serving your dish with their high-quality products and expert food safety tips. For a start, check out this guide to preventing botulism from their experienced seafood team:

Foodborne botulism, while extremely rare, is a serious and potentially fatal illness. Like all forms of this disease, foodborne botulism is caused by a toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. After eating food containing the toxin, individuals will begin experiencing symptoms including fatigue, weakness, and difficulty seeing and speaking. Muscle weakness begins with the facial muscles and moves down the body. Botulism doesn’t not cause lack of consciousness or fever, however, leaving the mind clear as the body reacts to the toxin.

fishPreventing foodborne botulism from fish is easily done with a few simple food safety precautions. The botulism toxin is destroyed when food is heated to more than 185°F for more than five minutes. Thoroughly cooked and promptly served, fish and seafood are absolutely safe. Bacteria produce the toxin when certain temperatures meet low oxygen levels, so fermented, canned, smoked, and vacuum-packed fish pose more risk.

Stay safe with these simple tips. When canning or pickling fish, be vigilant about sterility and hygiene. Don’t consume canned seafood if there is any question that it has spoiled, and always store smoked fish at cool temperatures. Make sure to remove frozen products completely from packaging before thawing, and thaw frozen fish and seafood under refrigeration. 

Of course, getting your seafood from a reliable supplier is also key. For quality you can trust, count on Tropic Fish Hawaii. From bluefin tuna to superior lobster retrieved from the sea that very day, you’ll find fresh and frozen seafood to delight any tastebuds. Visit their website to learn more, or call (808)591-2936 to talk to their friendly fish experts today.

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