On Tue, 8 Sep 2009 07:41:48 -0700 (PDT), Duwop wrote:

> On Sep 8, 4:06Â*am, Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>>
>> Looks like Iron-Gut Sqwertz has finally met his match. Â*I got about
>> 2.5 hours of sleep last night.
>>
>> -sw (still shitting)
>
> The symptoms look amusing. (from a distance)
>
> My favorite:
> leakage from the rectum that may smell of mineral oil. The discharge
> can stain clothing and occur without warning 30 minutes to 36 hours
> after consuming the fish. The oil may pool in the rectum and cause
> frequent urges for bowel movements due to its lubricant qualities and
> may be accidentally discharged by the passing of gas.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escolar
>
> Like its relative the oilfish (Ruvettus pretiosus), it cannot
> metabolize the wax esters (Gempylotoxin) naturally found in its diet,
> which accumulates to give an oil content in the muscle meat of 18€“21%.
> These wax esters may rapidly cause gastrointestinal symptoms following
> consumption; however, these effects are usually short lived.
>
> The gastrointestinal symptoms, called "keriorrhea", caused by these
> wax esters may include oily orange diarrhea, discharge, or leakage
> from the rectum that may smell of mineral oil. The discharge can stain
> clothing and occur without warning 30 minutes to 36 hours after
> consuming the fish. The oil may pool in the rectum and cause frequent
> urges for bowel movements due to its lubricant qualities and may be
> accidentally discharged by the passing of gas. Symptoms may occur over
> a period of one or more days. Other symptoms may include stomach
> cramps, loose bowel movements, diarrhea, headaches, nausea, and
> vomiting.
>
> To minimize the risk of symptoms, strict control of portion size is
> recommended as well as preparation methods that remove some of the
> oil. Grilling will greatly reduce the heavy fat content in the fish
> making it edible without ill side-effects. Portions should be no
> greater than 6 ounces.

See? The things I do you for you folks.

If I hadn't read the article I probably would never tried it. Heh.
Some stuff you just have to try for yourself. It was a very good
fish, though. I'll probably eat the other piece (now frozen) next
weekend provided I don't start "leakage". I still have 11 hours
left in the danger zone.

Maybe this time the reaction was just a fluke. If it happens again,
I'll put my endorsement on this Wiki article.

-sw