Jul 31 2008
FDA Advises Against Consumption of Tomalley
The Food and Drug Administration released an advisory this week warning about eating that most noted Maine food, the lobster. “FDA Advises Against Consumption of American Lobster (Maine Lobster) Tomalley” details the risk of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning from eating the tomalley of Maine lobster. Personally, I think the tomalley is best left in the shell anyway, so this is no big loss, but I know many people who consider it a delicacy. Apparently cooking doesn’t help, either, so for now, just stick to the succulent bits of real meat in the tail and claws.