Ciguatera Fish Poisoning (Ciguatera Toxin): Ciguatera is a type of food poisoning caused by the ciguatera toxin found in large reef fish (most commonly in the Caribbean). Symptoms include:

• vomiting,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• abdominal pain,
• muscle pain,
• numbness,
• tingling,
• dizziness, and
• vertigo.

Ciguatera toxin fish poisoning may be a medical emergency and the poison control center, or emergency department should be consulted. The National Poison Control Center hotline in the United States is 1-800-222-1222.