Color micrographs of Gambierdiscus, an algae widely distributed in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and the southeast Atlantic coast that produces ciguatoxins. So sorry for all those posted about their experiences. Youre right about helping to rid the ocean of these invasive species! My symptoms were only vomiting and diarrhoea, some tingling in the feet, fatigue and nausea. While we dont suffer symptoms of this terrible toxin any longer, we have been forever changed and wouldnt wish this sickness on anyone. Ferratin I have given the bones and head to a neighbor, because he insisted that was the best part, and he got very sick. Are shrimp and scallops still safe? Ive loss easily 7 pounds , very fatigue going up steps are the worse . Soon, my palms and soles started to itch and turn red again, and then the penny dropped! . We are just now able to drink water that isnt completely room temperature but still have to use something to protect our hands while holding anything cold from the fridge. Not everyone gets that severe a case, but some do. Exposure can build up- called Straw That Breaks the Camels back theory. G. toxicus is fond of attaching itself to marine algae on coral reefs. These portions should be tightly packaged and frozen for any subsequent analysis. My body didnt recognize it until it was too late. Website by Blue Logic Labs. We up here in the northeast dont have the problem in our local fish but when buying fish from one of the big supermarkets, who knows where it comes from. Read up on Dr Richie Shoemaker and biotoxins. Trenton, New Jersey Radon Information. The new assay, expected to be implemented worldwide, is the resultof a collaboration among NOAA, U.S. FDA, Institut Louis Malard, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Rr3$6Y~Lr'6eih6"`tluL@O0/AkTo T I had Mahi and a ton of other seafood on the cruise. Quantitative Evaluation of Commercially Available Test Kit for Ciguatera in Fish 595 ciguatoxic fish is not distinguishable by any visual or organolyptic signal, such as might be the case with fish Quantitative Evaluation of Commercially Available Test Kit for Ciguatera in Fish, P. Bienfang, S. DeFelice and A. Dowling, "Quantitative Evaluation of Commercially Available Test Kit for Ciguatera in Fish,". But I wouldnt eat any fish that eats from the reef or one that eats the fish who eat from the reefs. That said, in recent years, it has seemed that mannitol a sugar alcohol given intravenously could help (though no one ever determined exactly why or how). And when I was Googling for info, I found outbreaks such as 17 people getting it at a restaurant in St. Louis far from the ocean, but fish are air-shipped everywhere now. The toxins do not affect the taste, texture, or odour of the fish and cannot be destroyed by cooking, smoking, freezing, salting or any other method of food preparation. This is followed by neurological complications appearing 3 to 72 hours later, including a tingling sensation, temperature reversal (cold items feel hot and hot items feel cold), itching, metallic taste in the mouth, feeling like teeth are loosening, blurred vision, and even temporary blindness. My symptoms are hot/cold reversion, i fatigue very fast, low muscle srenght, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep for the night, Im not as itchy anymore which is good. I had GI symptoms about 2 weeks ago on a cruise to the Bahamas. Ive read a couple of articles such as this one that talk about the fact that (1) as of 2014, there were no confirmed cases of ciguatera from lionfish and (2) that lionfish toxins and ciguatera toxins are very similar and thus can be confused for one another in standard testing; however, since lionfish toxins break down if the fish is cooked, studies to see if lionfish are ciguatoxic should be done on cooked fish. Ciguatera is a unique type of food poisoning caused by the consumption of marine species that harbor natural toxins originating in certain tropical waters. Eat only non-tropical fish? It is so difficult not to be able to eat the fish we used to love and to not be able to eat fish out at a restaurant (for the most part) is frustrating. Sport Fishing Magazine may receive financial compensation for products purchased through this site. These restrictions have been resolved, and a study is under way to evaluate the precision and accuracy of a low-cost, simplified field and laboratory S-PIA kit (Ciguatect, Hawaii Chemtect International, Pasadena, California, 91109), through an international interlaboratory trial using the AOAC/IUPAC validation mechanism. Alcohol, fish, nuts, and nut oils should be avoided after exposure to ciguatera poisoning because they may trigger recurrent symptoms. Kim: The Caymans have been devastated by the Lionfish epidemic and the smaller reef populations have been decimated. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The primary culprit in this poisoning is a single-cell marine organism called Gambierdiscus toxicus. They know about it now, having found out the hard way, with many hospitalized after a typical incubation period as short as 10 minutes or as much as days after ingestion. But now ciguatera is not limited to just top reef predators or even to just reef fish . If fish eaters who live in the tropics lack knowledge about ciguatera, those who live far inland know even less. IVs may be needed to avoid dehydration. And, well never eat fish again from any type of restaurant. Second, as the research and knowledge of ciguatera changes over time, stay up to date on the risk wherever you are. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice! So, more than anything, I want to raise awareness. When humans eat fish containing the toxins of Gambierdiscus toxicus, they get ciguatera fish poisoning. Paired subsamples of all specimens were also analyzed via the more . Since the toxin is associated with coral reefs, Hawaii and Florida have the highest incidences. Reliability of the commercially available Cigua-Check test kits to identify ciguateric fish was evaluated by assessing the uniformity of conclusions by multiple readers examining identical sticks. I also know I may have regular food poisoning from the fish, but am immediately doing the detox again, which along with charcoal, is recommended for any type of food poisoning. endstream endobj 20 0 obj <> endobj 21 0 obj <>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Type/Page>> endobj 22 0 obj <>stream Small fish that eat the algae accumulate the fat-soluble toxin. Oh, Tiffany, we are so sorry that you contracted this toxin! 5 years on all I have is a tingling in my left arm every morning as a little reminder while I wait for my relapse. I live near Cairns, north QLD. Reliability of the commercially available Cigua-Check test kits to identify ciguateric fish was evaluated by assessing the uniformity of conclusions by multiple readers examining identical sticks. By Max Renigado on Thursday, May 1, 2014 at 7:16 PM. Cardiac effects of both high and low heart rate and POTS Can be caused by Ciguatera. The level of uncertainty associated with Cigua-Check test kits indicate a continuing need for improvement of a simple, rapid, and reliable means to identify ciguateric fish. Thank you so much for writing and informing us of the Lion Fish. Ciguatoxin concentrations in invasive lionfish estimated using a fluorescent receptor binding assay. I hope youre improving slowly like I am. Litaker RW, Hardison DR, Holland WC, Bourdelais AJ, McCall JR, Baden DG, Morris JA, Bogdanoff AK, Tester PA. (2014). Appreciate the information about ciguatera. Thus, knowledge of the ciguatoxic areas or reefs is usually based on the local experience of fishermen and consumers. Publication types Review You mentioned Nadolol and Cholestyramine. Do not eat the head, guts, liver or roe (eggs) of any reef fish. Consider the size. I will continue to eat these fish but will never leave it on the bone but rather fillet them and take the red meat off. Long story short 2 years on and still suffering weird dizziness, off balance, blurred vision, distorted perception, buzzing like electric shocks through my body, plus a weird nausea that results in constant belching. Interesting. David C. Smith, Former Seafood Industry Specialist, Clemson UniversityPamela Schmutz, Retired HGIC Food Safety Specialist, Clemson UniversityE.H. When I began to feel tachycardia, it occurred to me that It could be the fish. I am away for work but my husband will be at the Bahamas meeting tomorrow!). Your email address will not be published. I hear of more and more people affected every year, but Ill be honest that I didnt realize just how sick most of them were. One of the most prevalent fish that has it is the trevally. Gastrointestinal symptoms usually appear first - vomiting, diarrhea and intense stomach pain and cramping - with neurologic symptoms coming one to two days later. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here. Frankly, I think most of us are not aware that the risk is larger and potentially much longer term. Im glad you are now symptoms free its very encouraging to read that! Pelagic fish are not risk free (wahoo got me) Hey! Tags: cell and molecular biology, May09 issue, UH Manoa, zoology Nathaniel hunt says: February 25th, 2010at 6:03 pm ( #) Im really scared and having a hard time dealing with this. Juvenile barracuda taken on the flats should be safe (and are delicious). Its been 2 and half years since we were sick with Ciguatera and we are symptom free. ), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . Heres what to do instead. A Bonnier LLC Company. One hundred and eighty-eight samples of two types of reef fish were tested for ciguatera using Cigua-Check(R) test strips. Go straight to the hospital and insist on mannitol treatment. In fact, that arbitrary cutoff probably means little.) Its a complex toxin and theres a chance shes never encountered it before. They will help support your body through detoxification. I have chrinic ciguatera. So at this point all I can say is that I cant find any reports of anyone getting ciguatera from lionfish. It is caused by eating fish contaminated with ciguatoxins which are produced by dinoflagellates - small marine organisms living on or near coral reefs - belonging to the species Gambierdiscus toxicus. Consumers in Canada learned of ciguatera earlier this year when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency warned the public against consuming a brand of leatherjacket a large species of smooth puffer imported from China after ciguatera reared its ugly head, victimizing at least two diners. Recalling the various foods eaten within 24 hours could indicate other possible causes. Waiting to hear back from them , who have been very helpful . You may also find this enlightening and interesting- good luck and thanks for your notes. youre really sick, with both gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms. Great article Carolyn, Hi Dave. endstream endobj 27 0 obj <>stream There is no preventive medication or vaccine against Ciguatera Fish Poisoning. If you continue browsing, you accept our use of cookies. No need to stop eating fish! As fish populations shrink more apex predators become less selective in their diet. Husband and I suffered for several months with some terrible symptoms and, at the time, there wasnt anything the doctors could do to relieve them. Ive seen articles both ways on lionfish . The one item I love but probably need to give up since I still have a lot of these symptoms hot , cold reversal , Teeth pain , numbness , tingling , cramping ..Im glad to read from many on this blog since their isnt many doctors to treat this horribly crazy effect on our human body . The local people eat lots of small reef fish and it is quite common for them to get sick from the fish. We really miss eating our favourite fish! Follow all directions, precautions and restrictions that are listed. Cooking or freezing wont neutralize the poison. When plant-eating reef fish graze on these seaweeds, they also swallow the ciguatera-causing Gambierdiscus toxicus. Paired subsamples of all specimens were also analyzed via the more rigorous . We ate quite a few fishes back in 2011-2012 but did avoid barracudas and larger jacks. Wow, that even the dorado might be listed was surprising to me. They also may find that cold things feel hot and hot things feel cold. Pepperell would know of ciguatera since hes one of Australias pre-eminent fisheries scientists. Other options will lessen the risk but not totally eliminate it. I dont want to be alarmist, but also want to inform so people can make their own decision. I was treated in the ER the night of my illness. None of us had any digestive issues. Diagnosis A physician or clinician will make diagnosis based on clinically compatible symptoms. I am so very sorry for what you have had to endure. A Dutch couple just got killed by eating contaminated fish on their honeymoon. Many physicians are not familiar with ciguatera. Our current product is not designed to be used by laypersons. The muscle fatigue was awful. That was the only fish I ate on the trip and I was the only one that got it. Very quick response to my email enquiry: Thanks for your email. I will never eat reef fish again but it is clear that I love fish and I refuse to stay away from dorado. All that said, your odds of getting it remain very low indeed. Go see a functional medicine doctor, specifically one that treats biotixins like mold. While a $500 price tag may seem high, it is able to test multiple samples on one plate, depending on format and is priced competitively in the market. I spent 12 months in ERs. Symptoms can last from a few days to years. In the Florida Keys, hogfish also have a very high rate of being affected. consider its voracious appetite for reef fish, Id expect it to be on list but it doesnt seem to be. Given the source of this toxin, anglers have little reason for concern with any cold-water game fish nor, for the most part (though not always), with open-ocean pelagics. I had no effects whatsoever. h26V0P06Q07W06U045PwJ,Nu+H)K-LNuIwKOKs+KJ*RC!C6,$37]E9 zS) All rights reserved. It bothered us terribly in, well, in the nether regions. Much simpler and cheaper than spending time in a hospital!!! This poison is found in marine algae, seaweed, or coral. As reefs become unhealthy, some reef fish begin eating micro-algaes that are not part of their normal co-evolved food supplies. Mar 10, 2006 #10 Hiya I'm pretty sure i've read about a Ciguatera test kit you can buy!! 20 Great Fishing Photos of Warm-Water Game Fish, Protect the Blue Key West: Remote Control, Protect the Blue Islamorada: The Bones Brigade, Florida Approves Mandatory Venting Tool Use, Stricter Bottomfish Regulations Approved in Florida, intense pain in ones teeth and sometimes the feeling that all of ones teeth are loose, sharp, shooting pains in arms and legs, and/or heightened sensitivity to pain, malaise, physical weakness, extreme fatigue. ICS 07.080 G 00 GB/T 378712019 Technical specification for quality evaluation of nucleic acid test kit 2019-08-30 2019-08-30 GB/T 378712019 1 2 3 3.1 . Two local elders separately assured us that any fish caught north of Grand Bahamas is safe from Ciguatera. THE Cigua-Check test kit could reduce those numbers dramatically. But the risk is there, and a little knowledge can go a long way to avoid it, especially for those of us who catch our seafood, and can pick and choose what we keep keeping only smaller reef fish if were after real peace of mind. The larger the reef fish, the more likely it is to be ciguatoxic. That means a victim senses an ice cube as if were a burning-hot coal or, conversely, a warm bath as a tub of ice water. How are you doing? Am working with homeopathic remedies to try and shift it. Gary and I are still symptomatic 6 weeks along. gU. I cannot emphasize enough how bad this toxin is. Credit: NOAA. :O8Q7P&O=lo?ju&#_!KsIV88eay-U? b;E Will you eat smaller reef fish? HMo@9RT+6! Hj1t.vBv]pr qeA3sf^kc/u/bad'>$F?A^^+.P All recommendations are for South Carolina conditions and may not apply to other areas. Im on Cholestyramine at the moment, coupled with using the Visual Contrast Sensitivity test as a marker for progress. Older articles tend to talk about the symptoms going away generally within days, making it sound like an annoyance to get but not something that would affect your life for months to years. Not a single incidence of ciguatera had been attributed to the waters off Texas in recent memory but then, suddenly, there it was, with many cases of ciguatera from fish caught in the area. I landed a huge old Horse Eyed Jack and was fully aware that it could be infected.so(without understanding how the toxin worked) I thought I would take the precaution of just eating a small amount myself before offering it up for dinner to others. Check out all the special deals from our podcast sponsors! Give it a try!!!!! Couldnt sleep. endstream endobj startxref %%EOF There is no hard-and-fast rule, but its empirically evident that larger fish generally account for outbreaks. Spanish explorers who described it very clearly in the 1500s attributed it to a small snail they called the cigua. But a check of literature on this shows mannitol to be variously helpful if administered with 48 hours of onset to absolutely worthless, depending upon the study. http://www.nltimes.nl/2016/06/29/poisonous-fish-cause-dutch-newlyweds-death-dominican-republic/, http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2016/the-pre-travel-consultation/food-poisoning-from-marine-toxins, http://www.sportfishingmag.com/perils-ciguatera#page-21. My story is that I was heathy , ate a fish , now sick forever. They have finally subsided, and Im hoping that today there may be relief that we havent heard about since last year.. Be careful with the hot/cold reversal. Ted Budion Menace from the South. Unfortunately, identification cant solely lead to a cure. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Click here. The actual number is probably more as Im sure that some cruisers I know have had ciguatera and yet Im not aware of it. You need to have the following bloodwork: VEGF Development and utilization of a fluorescence-based receptor binding assay for site 5 voltage-sensitive sodium channels ligands brevetoxin and ciguatoxin. Wow, they are so responsive and interested in the seriousness of this toxin for us boaters and land folk. Weight gain has been a problem because we used to eat fish 3 or more times a week. I got it from Lionfish on Grand Cayman in 2009. I still think back to how horrible that was!!!! One of the reasons you are seeing fish not previously identified as carriers and more instances among fish that have been known to be are fishing pressure on the affected populations and environmental pressures on oceans. Symptoms following ingestion of a ciguatoxic fish can begin within less than six hours. I live in Indiana and have had a battery of tests- all of which are normal. e;-!bb";*iJhS%sNHN}ywYlU!wR A[n(OlQdc55now"E$H4(x['F@LR :6XBe@'QmN<8]DjWuW^n1xm(VK#\e|h8Ygq$*)C7>qX&!~nr#. they said it actually stops the sickness, somehow the milk kills the poison. The Florida Public Health Department specifically lists barracuda, grouper, amberjack, snapper, tuna, kingfish, eel, trevally, seabass, mackerel, hogfish, and mahi-mahi as known carriers. Ive heard various rules of thumb e.g., any fish less than 5 pounds is safe and some no more than 2 pounds. We used to eat lots of coral trout/grouper in Cairns and never got sick but I now live in Vanuatu and we are told not to eat any reef fish here. I cant believe they said that to you. It contains an easy-to-use system that reliably tests fish flesh for ciguatera poison. Avoid eating reef fish over 2.7 kg / 6 lbs or filets of large fish. Save with. We were stuck on a boat for days and was scared for life. there is a lot of urban myth about quack ways to test for the toxin, from feeding cats, no flys around test sample, give it to a buddy, etc,etc. This information will go into my getting-larger-everyday-Cig folder. We absolutely understand the importance of ciguatera and are working every day to find solutions to the issues presented by ciguatoxin and other marine toxins. One of a trio of bad actors three species from different families, all commonly implicated in ciguatera poisoning: A large hogfish (a type of wrasse). http://www.sportfishingmag.com/perils-ciguatera#page-21 has some helpful info and possible cures. Learn from our lessons. When larger fish eat these grazers, the toxin transfers to the predators flesh and organs with no apparent harm to the fish. Scientists recently discovered that this patented polyether compound could treat neurotoxic shellfish poisoning (typically a result of red tides) in humans. At 29 months past onset I am slowly gaining back some normalcy but my heart is still affected. S. seashelldiver New Member. The kit can be used as a screening or quantitative tool with analyses completed in less than 2 hours after extraction. A total of 1,067 fish of various species were tested for ciguatoxin (CTX) using the SPIA kit. I can still see it sparkling in the sun as we hauled the magnificent predator into the cockpit. I am sorry that we werent able to send the fish we ate to them. Ciguatera is the most common cause of seafood poisoning in the United States. Ciguatera has long been known to be present in many reef fish they eat a certain microalgae toxin and it just goes right on up the food chain, concentrating itself in those top predators such as barracuda and grouper. The fish that got me was Wahoo. however I suspect that I might have had a high risk of exposure previously over a lifetime of eating reef fish including some big ones. After reading this, even eating at a local island restaurant could give you this. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned fish processors to buy no fish caught within 50 miles of the productive Flower Garden Banks far off the Texas coast following ciguatera outbreaks in 2007. All neurological (I.e. Local myth theories on how to identify bad fish have not tested accurate. More trials are underway. Even worse: symptoms can continue for months to years. Our afternoon iced coffees became non-existent. I got it in 2014 while working/living on New Providence Island (The Bahamas). Fish after consuming algae or seaweed become infected. The SPIA was performed on fish catches by volunteer fishermen throughout the State of Hawaii. His answer was weve eaten it all our lives, and are immune to that disease. 32 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<7609F3F2350DDE82531BE0043F66FA55><4567491DFA5C1D4BA2292F810AD58CB5>]/Index[19 18]/Info 18 0 R/Length 67/Prev 327361/Root 20 0 R/Size 37/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Once you have it the risk of a severe reaction upon more exposure skyrockets. Today, if we caught a barracuda, we might still eat it, but not until we checked it for safety. Also known as the seafood diet? Been in Key West all winter, eating hogfish, tuna, conch, shrimp. All rights reserved. Its also one of the most common ailments from eating fish and considered a global health concern (that might be getting worse). And I had eaten coral trout, a species implicated in the disease.. They called every day for 2 + weeks to check up on us. TGF It will be missed. Ditto for tuna. Do not eat the liver, intestines, heads, and roe of smaller reef fish. This methodology is faster and less expensive than LC/MS or N2A cell-based methods. And the symptoms can recur with the slightest provocation. There is no specific antidote for ciguatera poisoning. I have had it for almost 19 months now. Question what about Lion Fish? I was really glad that I called the CDC and the local state poison control center. Recent studies show that more people get ciguatera than cases are reported, but there are no definitive numbers. NCCOS delivers ecosystem science solutions for stewardship of the nations ocean and coastal resources to sustain thriving coastal communities and economies. I'm Carolyn Shearlock. I know several people who have had it in the South Pacific as well. Oh wow!! I dont really know about shrimp and scallops Ive found a few people who think they may have gotten ciguatera from both, but nothing very definitive. I have had a serious arhytmia and life haltng neurological problems. Tuna? How is it Im just now hearing about this? endstream endobj 24 0 obj <>stream The initial culprits are certain species of microplankton or dinoflagellates that form the toxins that higher-order predators and man consume. Factsheet | HGIC 3661 | Published: Aug 16, 1999 | Print. We are at Great Sale Cay, Bahamas. Initial symptoms are gastrointestinal, including nausea, cramping and vomiting. Latest response (and he is definitely speedy and responsive! (2016). This may indeed be foolish, only time will tell, I feel your pain, our whole family got it a couple of years back. Did you take any medication at all? One hundred and eighty-eight samples of two types of reef fish were tested for ciguatera using Cigua-Check test strips. As larger predators eat these herbivores and are in turn eaten by still larger fish (you know, the size you like to throw in your fish box), concentrations of the toxin which, by the way, affect only mammals increase geometrically. A bit of dark chocolate is our choice of dessert after dinner: not for me as it makes my palms and feet itch like crazy. Partial funding for the project was provided by the NCCOS, The RBA method is described in the scientific journal, Harmful Algal Bloom Detection and Forecasting, NCCOS Trains, Supports South Carolina Harmful Algae Task Group, NCCOS Provides HAB Technology Guidance to African Countries Under United Nations Program, New Research Points to Better Method to Weigh Risk of Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria | National Ocean Service, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Mahi-Mahi nailed me 5 years ago in Antigua. Best wishes to you. Website Owner: National Centers for Coastal Ocean ScienceUSA.gov | Department of Commerce | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | National Ocean ServiceCopyright 2017 | Privacy Policy |Disclaimer|Survey |Freedom of Information Act, The new assay, expected to be implemented worldwide, is the result, of a collaboration among NOAA, U.S. FDA, Institut Louis Malard, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Hoyle, PhD, Emeritus Faculty, Food Safety Specialist, Clemson University. Stuck out at sea, the men wasted away for eight days before feeling well enough to venture back, the reporter writes. - Dag Hammarskjld, Canadian Charitable Registration: 11892 9231 RR0001 This is local knowledge, we never had to test the validity. Ciguatera fish poisoning is caused by a poison called ciguatoxin. great article..we never ate fish the whole 10 years we lived on our boat in the eastern Caribbean. Dorado? Development of a competitive fluorescence-based synaptosome binding assay for brevetoxins. Other neurologic symptoms include extreme itching, numbness and tingling around the mouth, hands and feet, teeth hurting and feeling loose, muscle and joint aches, and painful urination. Affected fish (whole or filleted) do not appear or smell any different than those not affected. This can be a train wreck or a blip in your life. It started with itchy soles of the feet and palms of hands. It will take time to recover. He was told to eat a Cod Liver Oil health product and he said it made the symptoms a lot more bearable and after a while the symptoms went away altogether and he is back eating fish. On a brighter note it was the best tasting fish I have ever eaten!! This methodology is faster and less expensive than LC/MS or N2A cell-based methods. Within these areas the occurrence is unpredictable and patchy, both in distribution and time. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Hawaii State Department of Health Ciguatera Factsheet (PDF). These symptoms usually last days to several weeks. On Feb. 11, 2020, the WHO officially named the severe respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Itching, hot/cold reversal, headaches, muscle aches, fatigue) Looks like we only had a minor case but are all still symptomatic 4 days past last ingestion. Just a thought. Copyright 2023, State of Hawaii. Thanks so much for the info, my husband and I are on our first cruise to Florida and Bahamas and we did not know anything about this. Not all fish of a given species or from a given area will be toxic. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement of brand names or registered trademarks by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied, nor is any discrimination intended by the exclusion of products or manufacturers not named. 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