| The alkaloids produce a disease known as ciguatera, characterized by paralysis and gastric derangements. |
| It is never advisable to eat larger barracuda, as they can carry the ciguatera toxin. |
| Common fish which can give ciguatera fish poisoning include groupers, barracudas, snappers, and mackerel. |
| Folklore says you can test a piece of fish for ciguatera by seeing if a silver coin placed on it turns black, or if a sweet potato boiled with it changes color. |
| They are one of the commonest carriers of ciguatera poisoning. |
| Anyone who eats fish can get ciguatera or scombroid poisoning. |
