Food safety
Never eat fish gall bladders
Never serve fish gall bladders as food or a home remedy. If swallowed, seek medical care promptly and report the fish type and time.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
Why it matters
Fish gall bladder toxins can damage organs, and cooking does not make a folk remedy safe.
Wrong action
Swallowing a raw or cooked fish gall bladder for health benefits.
Correct action
Never serve fish gall bladders as food or a home remedy.
What to do
- Identify the gall bladder when preparing a whole fish and keep it out of food.
- Never serve fish gall bladders as food or a home remedy.
- If swallowed, seek medical care promptly and report the fish type and time.
If something happens
If someone becomes ill after eating, stop serving, keep food details and seek medical care. Call 999 for breathing difficulty, seizures or unconsciousness; do not induce vomiting.
Sources and review
- Centre for Food Safety — CFS: fish gall bladder poisoning
Last reviewed: 2026-09-20
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