Authors
Andreas Seger, Natalie Dowsett, Alison Turnbull
Co-Investigators
Content type
Journal Article
Background information
In 2019, a baseline survey of recreational fishers was conducted to assess and raise awareness levels of ciguatera poisoning in this community.
Date
01/01/2021
Project status
Completed
Other information
Ciguatera poisoning is the most frequently reported seafood safety related illness in Australia. However, the true incidence of this food-borne illness appears to be much higher, with only < 20% of cases thought to be reported. This survey of recreational fishers aimed to raise awareness of the issue in the community. This work aligns with the aims of the National Ciguatera Research Strategy and forms part of SafeFish’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of ciguatera poisoning in Australia.
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