Seafood mislabelling is caused by eating certain reef fishes whose flesh is contaminated with toxins. The CDC states the following about Ciguatera: Ciguatera fish poisoning (or ciguatera) is an illness caused by eating fish that contain toxins produced by a marine microalgae called "Gambierdiscus toxicus". People who have ciguatera may experience nausea, vomiting, and neurologic symptoms such as tingling fingers or toes. They also may find that cold things feel hot and hot things feel cold. Ciguatera has no cure. Symptoms usually go away in days or weeks but can last for years. Because the toxins are very heat-resistant, consumers cannot protect
Contaminated land Contaminated land Contaminated land contains substances in or under the land that are actually or potentially hazardous to health or the environment. Areas with a long history of industrial production are known as brownfield land. Many such sites may be affected by their former uses such as mining, industry, chemical and oil spills and waste disposal. Contamination can also occur naturally as a result of the geology of the area, or through agricultural use. Land can be contaminated by things like: A requirement was placed on all local authorities in England, Wales and Scotland to investigate potentially contaminated sites and,