This publication provides a risk assessment of known toxins leading
to ciguatera poisoning as well as guidance on risk management
options, including establishing and/or strengthening surveillance
programmes and monitoring transmission through the food web.
Ciguatera poisoning (CP) is one of the most common food-borne
illnesses related to seafood consumption. While in some regions it
has been known for centuries, its true incidence is not fully
understood, with an estimated 10 000-50 000 people affected every
year. CP is predicted to become more common due to climate change
and the globalization of trade, which may contribute to its spread.
CP is caused by the consumption of marine species that have become
toxic from feeding on toxic benthic dinoflagellates (Gambierdicus
toxicus) or from the consumption of carnivorous marine species that
have consumed other toxic species that have fed on the
dinoflagellate. Gambierdicus toxicus is found primarily in the
tropics and more than 400 aquatic species are known to be vectors
of ciguatera
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