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>The intestinal tracts of fish contain clostridium botulinum, a bacteria
>that grows in anaerobic conditions and produces a potent neurotoxin.
>I've not tested this recipe, but my guess is that if the intestines are
>removed and the fishes thoroughly washed before confining, the risk of
>getting poisoned is minimal.
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I did not remove the intestines when I attempted to make this sauce, and
am sure I would have done so had the recipe clearly said to.
 From your description, it apparently does not.  If that's so, there's
very clearly a problem with this book.  What you've said just confirms
what the seafoods expert told me.

Thanks for the information.

Neil