Formalin-Laced Fish: Are You Eating Toxins? Protect Your Liver, Kidneys, and Brain!

• Formalin is being indiscriminately mixed in fish to make stale fish appear fresh, causing severe damage to vital organs.
• Learn to identify formalin-laced fish: check gill color (reddish-maroon for fresh), fins/tail (shriveled indicates stale), and eyes (clear for fresh).
• To remove formalin, wash fish thoroughly in cold water, then soak in cold water for an hour, followed by soaking in saltwater.
• Eating raw fish parts for health benefits is a dangerous misconception; it can lead to severe illness or even death, as seen in a Jharkhand woman's case.
• While fish is healthy in moderation, avoid excessive consumption of Hilsa or Pangas fish, and never eat raw fish due to potential germs and health risks.