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Ken Blake wrote:
> On Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:19:08 -0800 (PST),
> wrote:
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>> You might also find this fish under the Hawaiian name Walu.
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> You didn't quote anything, so I'm not sure which of the fish called
> white tuna you mean. Are you talking about escolar?
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>
>> I do
>> believe though that in order to receive any of the negative effects
>> you would have to consume 6oz or more of the fish. I normally eat an
>> order of nigiri or two of this fist and have never had any problems.
>> Then again I guess certain people might be more susceptible to the
>> oils than others.
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>
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> If you're talking about escolar, clearly some people are more
> susceptible than others, so I'm sure the amount needed for a negative
> effect is different for different people. I have some negative
> effects, but much less than other people I know. I've seen people get
> negative effects from much less than 6oz.
>
yeah, I can eat escolar till the cows come home with no ill effects.
Guess I'm just lucky.