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On a hot summer day a few years ago, an unprecedentedly grand and magnificent banquet was being held in a well-known luxury club in California, USA.
As one of the most anticipated and exciting social events of the year in the region, the event undoubtedly attracts many celebrities from all walks of life, all of whom want to take the opportunity to wash away the humiliations and regrets of the past and show off their excellence.
In order to bring the ultimate enjoyment to the distinguished guests, the organizer has taken great pains to prepare a dazzling array of delicacies, hoping to make the guests linger here and indulge in the sea of food.
However, just as the guests gathered to talk, laugh and savor the delicacies on their plates, a sudden wave of terror spread through the venue like a plague.
I saw that some of the VIPs began to show symptoms of mental trance, they clutched their abdomen, and hurriedly rushed to the bathroom, followed by a series of terrifying screams.
The waiters, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately stepped forward to check the situation, but the scene in front of them made them dumbfounded and stunned. The well-dressed and elegantly behaved VIPs were now "splatoons", their bodies covered in a disgusting greasy smell, and their buttocks were gushing with sticky oil.
"Oh my God, what is going on?" said a woman, covering her mouth and nose in horror, and took a few steps backwards in a panic.
"Is it food poisoning? Call an ambulance!" said another man, anxious, his face overflowing with worry.
The banquet scene instantly fell into chaos, and the staff were scrambling to deal with the emergency, and there were hurried shouts from time to time. In the midst of this panic, someone finally realized that this may not be a simple food poisoning incident, but a "disaster" caused by a special ingredient.
"Oh my God, is it ...... Oily fish?!" An elderly woman covered her mouth, a look of disbelief in her eyes.
Before everyone could recover from this scene, more VIPs were also recruited one after another, and were forced to join the ranks of the "Splatoon".
Such a shocking scene made everyone present stunned and at a loss.
Since that night, the news of the "oilfish disaster" has spread quickly on social media like a virus, arousing enthusiastic attention and heated discussions among the majority of netizens.
As a mysterious and beautiful deep-sea fish, oilfish does bear a striking resemblance to tuna in appearance, so it has also been given the nickname "white tuna" by some people.
However, if you look closely, you will find that the meat quality of the original oily fish is closer to that of tuna, showing a white and flawless color like snowflakes, and the texture is also delicate and silky, and some people will even mistake it for the legendary precious seafood - "dragon cod"!
In fact, oilfish is not a single species, but a general term that includes two important species: scaly mackerel and spiny mackerel.
This fish is widely distributed in tropical and temperate seas of the world's oceans, and is often a windfall for tuna fishermen because they prefer to live in deep waters between 200 and 700 meters.
Surprisingly, the muscle tissue of oily fish contains up to 14%-25% rich oil, and its buoyancy organs contain more than 40% wax esters.
It is these unique physiological structures that make the meat quality of oily fish unique, tender and juicy, and full of rich sweet taste, so it is also known as "treasures in the sea".
However, these rich nutrients have also become the Achilles heel of oily fish. Because these wax esters, which are difficult to digest by the human body, once they enter the human body, they will accumulate in the intestines, forming an extremely stubborn lubricant, and finally quietly "leaking" oil in the anal area.
Wax esters are also known to have unimaginably powerful laxative effects, so excessive consumption is bound to trigger severe diarrhea symptoms.
Even, in some extreme cases, it may be accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting and nausea, making the eater instantly become a "jet warrior". Moreover, this painful state can last for up to three days, which is really daunting.
What's even more shocking is that this "oil spill" phenomenon is not child's play, and its strong stench and uncontrollable condition are enough to make people lose face in social situations.
Because of this, oily fish has also been banned from import and sale in many countries due to its "devastating" side effects, and even consumers are strongly advised to avoid it as much as possible.
Just as people are confused about why oilfish is so popular, another scandal has quietly unfolded in Hong Kong.
On that cold day in late 2007, a large supermarket chain in the bustling area of Hong Kong was crowded with people eager to buy delicious food in front of the fish counter.
They were carrying new and fashionable shopping bags in their hands, and their faces were full of smiles of anticipation.
"Hello dear customers, today we have prepared a batch of top cod from the North Atlantic, guaranteed to be fresh, so that you can taste the most authentic sea delicacies!" a passionate salesman enthusiastically recommended to passing customers.
"Wow, cod! This is a rare delicacy, I have to pick a few to take home and taste them!" A housewife heard the news, her eyes flashed with excitement, and she did not hesitate to buy a few pieces of fish.
However, when the housewife happily returned home and prepared to cook these "cod" feasts, she was surprised to find that the texture and texture of the fish were significantly different from the cod she usually eats.
"Oh, that seems wrong, this fish looks whiter and flawless than cod, and it feels different?" she frowned, and touched it with her fingers in confusion.
At that moment, a disgusting fishy smell hit her nose, causing her to frown. "This smells a little weird, isn't it......"
Just as she was in a state of confusion, an irrepressible feeling of diarrhea hit her. She rushed to the bathroom, only to find that she couldn't control the violent reaction in her gut and could only watch the greasy excrement flow out of her anus.
"Oh my God, what the hell is going on?" she stared at the horror in disbelief. It wasn't until this moment that it dawned on her that she might have accidentally eaten a terrifying ingredient called "oily fish".
While the housewife was suffering, the front desk of the supermarket also received many similar complaint calls one after another. It turned out that in this incident, as many as 14 consumers unfortunately suffered from the "poison" of "oil fish".
The culprits of all this tragedy are actually some unscrupulous merchants in this supermarket. In order to make huge profits, they even unscrupulously disguise cheap oily fish as expensive cod for sale, which not only seriously infringes on the rights and interests of consumers, but also poses a huge threat to their health.
When the Hong Kong Consumer Council learned of the news, it immediately launched an in-depth and detailed investigation. The results of the investigation show that when the supermarket sells these fish and meat, it even conceals and falsifies key information such as its actual breed and origin! This move can be called extremely irresponsible and seriously infringes on the rights and interests of consumers to know.
The revelation of this incident has also prompted more members of the public to begin to realize the shocking truth hidden behind the oil fish, which has aroused widespread concern and concern from all walks of life about this mysterious fish.
To uncover the root cause of the "oil leakage" problem caused by oily fish, we must first talk about its unique physiology.
As a fish that mainly inhabits the deep-sea environment, oily fish is rich in wax esters in order to maintain stable buoyancy in the water.
The content of these wax esters in its muscle tissue is as high as 14%-25%, and in the buoyancy organs such as fish bladders, it is as high as more than 40%.
Even more puzzling is the fact that diarrhoea caused by oily fish is not a general gastrointestinal upset, but has some unique characteristics.
First, before the onset of diarrhea, the eater often feels a sharp burst of abdominal pain. Some patients may even experience symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and vomiting, and the whole person has almost completely lost self-control.
This drastic reaction apparently stems from the excretion of a large amount of wax ester from the body.
Secondly, the smell of this diarrhea is so bad that it is difficult to describe in words. While ordinary diarrhoea may be uncomfortable, the stench of an oily fish-induced "oil leak" is almost as bad as that of hellfire.
This rich stench is enough to instantly break through the intestinal defenses and reach the nasal cavity, which is disgusting.
Finally, the uncontrollable nature of this "oil leakage" phenomenon is even more worrying. Due to the excellent lubricating properties of wax esters themselves, they are able to slide easily out of the anus without being constrained by the sphincter.
This uncontrollable "gushing out" scene is even more creepy, lest you become a member of the "Splatoon".
It is unimaginable! In the face of this global disease, even the strongest convictions can be shaken! More importantly, it is still difficult for humans to diagnose and treat this diarrheal disease, and if we unfortunately fall into long-term trouble, it may even lead to our inability to participate in social activities in daily life.
Such a grim reality will undoubtedly bring a heavy blow to people's physical and mental health.
Aware of the seriousness of all this, many countries and regions have taken decisive measures to impose a complete ban or severe restrictions on the import and sale of oily fish.
In the United States, for example, not only does they strictly prohibit any trade in oilfish at the federal level, but also the buying and selling of oil fish between states.
Similarly, Japan and Italy have explicitly banned the consumption of oily fish. The European Union has issued mandatory regulations requiring all oilfish products to be sold in packaging and must be marked with detailed precautions for consumption.
Even countries like Australia do not hesitate to include oily fish in the list of "not to eat" foods.
It can be seen that the potential threat to human health brought by oily fish has attracted great attention and strict supervision by governments around the world.
However, despite these strict regulations, we need to be vigilant at all times to protect our health.