From China Daily:
A travel agency in Zhejiang Province is offering package tours for people who want to dine on the deadly pufferfish. But do so at your own risk.Pufferfish, also known as blowfish, balloon fish or globefish, is famous for its deadly poisonous spawns and organs, and its delicious taste.
Eating poorly prepared pufferfish can be fatal, and it is illegal for restaurants and vendors to sell. The market division chief of Hangzhou Tourism Commission, surnamed Wang, said: “There is no detailed regulation to manage travel agencies’ plans. However, the local sanitary authorities are in charge of the safety of food”. [Full Text]
