Make it a deadly serious offence

Guessing game: Once the fish is cleaned, it is hard to identify the highly toxic pufferfish from other types of fish.

PETALING JAYA: Stern action can be taken against traders if they are found selling any produce that has substances that are poisonous, harmful or injurious to health, says the Fisheries director-general.

Datuk Adnan Hussain said action can be taken under laws including Section 13 of the Food Act 1983, which carries a jail sentence and fine or both upon conviction.