News Forum - Thai Health Department warns that trendy “squid shots” can cause food poisoning

[Thaiger]

Live squid dumped in a shot glass with a spicy Thai sauce, and then eaten while it’s still squirming, has been a new food trend in Thailand, with many sharing the dish on TikTok and other social media outlets, but the director of the country’s Department of Health is warning Thais that the so-called “squid shots” can be harmful to their health. In a shot glass with a spicy and sour chilli sauce, a live squid is dumped in. Some people leave the squid in the sauce for a few minutes, while it attempts to swim, soaking in the spices. […]

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[HolyCowCm]

Cruel. Kill it fast and then eat it. Squids have fellings too.

[Stonker]

On 2/12/2022 at 3:05 PM, HolyCowCm said:

Cruel. Kill it fast and then eat it. Squids have fellings too.

I recall that squid are one of the most intelligent creatures on the planet, up there with dolphins, with the brainpower of a three year old (or even maybe some posting here).