The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to enforce Import Alert 16-20 , which restricts the importation of puffer fish products and prohibits personal importation due to the high fatality rate associated with TTX.
The period of is biologically significant for several toxic species of puffer fish. Blow Fish – March-September 2020
The Ministry of Health maintained strict regulations during 2020, as incorrectly prepared fugu remains a leading cause of fatal food poisoning in the country, typically among unlicensed amateurs. The Ministry of Health maintained strict regulations during
The five most toxic types of tetraodon fish are most dangerous during their breeding periods, which typically occur between February–March and July–September . DPH Removes Advisory - CT
The FDA advisory notes that puffer fish caught in mid-Atlantic coastal waters (Virginia to New York) are generally considered safe, while those from other sources are not. DPH Removes Advisory - CT.gov
Various government agencies issued specific guidance or data during this window: