The fish is then gutted, taking great care not to puncture the ovaries or the liver, where high concentrations of TTX are found. If these organs are punctured, the fish cannot be eaten.

The Northern Puffer is found from Cape Cod, Mass., to northeastern Florida, where they live over sandy bottoms near or amid seagrass in waters ranging from 3 to 180 feet deep.

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Michigan's Eat Safe Fish Guide provides food safety advice for fish caught in Lake Huron. Recommended serving sizes vary by species and sometimes size, with carp carrying a "do not eat" advisory ...

As fishers across West Michigan head to the water to fish this weekend, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released its annual Safe Fish Guidelines. June 6, 2025.

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Add capers and swirl in balsamic vinegar until warmed. 5. Portion fish fillets onto individual serving plates. Ladle balsamic-caper sauce over each fish fillet. Serve immediately.