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"Prolonged, uncontrollable, oily anal leakage"
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2013/02/59-of-the-tuna-americans-eat-is-not-tuna/273410/#.USvjyjzJnF4.facebook59% of the 'Tuna' Americans Eat Is Not Tuna
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84% of fish samples labeled "white tuna" were actually escolar, a fish that can cause prolonged, uncontrollable, oily anal leakage.
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http://www.thekitchn.com/use-caution-when-eating-escola-66602
Escolar is a type of snake mackerel that cannot metabolize the wax esters naturally found in its diet. These esters are called gempylotoxin, and are very similar to castor or mineral oil. This is what gives the flesh of escolar its oily texture. As a result, when full portions of escolar are consumed, these wax esters cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
To be frankly and bluntly specific - and I'm sorry for this - consumption of escolar causes explosive, oily, orange diarrhea. People have reported that the discharges are often difficult to control and accidents can happen while passing gas. I personally know someone who ate an escolar steak one night, unaware of its side effects. The next day he was riding the elevator to his office when out of nowhere his bowels unleashed a surprise attack on his pants. As he said later, "Thank God I had my gym bag with me, which had a clean pair of underwear in it." This explains why escolar is also called the "olestra fish" and the "ex-lax fish."
The Japanese and Italian governments have banned the importation and sale of escolar for these reasons. The governments of Canada, Sweden and Denmark require that all escolar come with warning labels. The FDA lifted the escolar ban in 1992 because the fish is nontoxic - sure, it causes embarrassing things to happen in your pants, but it won't hurt or kill you.
In spite of all this, escolar is indeed very buttery and delicious, and should be enjoyed, but never in portions larger than six ounces. Portions below six ounces will not cause gastrointestinal distress. Don't say we didn't warn you.
To be frankly and bluntly specific - and I'm sorry for this - consumption of escolar causes explosive, oily, orange diarrhea. People have reported that the discharges are often difficult to control and accidents can happen while passing gas. I personally know someone who ate an escolar steak one night, unaware of its side effects. The next day he was riding the elevator to his office when out of nowhere his bowels unleashed a surprise attack on his pants. As he said later, "Thank God I had my gym bag with me, which had a clean pair of underwear in it." This explains why escolar is also called the "olestra fish" and the "ex-lax fish."
The Japanese and Italian governments have banned the importation and sale of escolar for these reasons. The governments of Canada, Sweden and Denmark require that all escolar come with warning labels. The FDA lifted the escolar ban in 1992 because the fish is nontoxic - sure, it causes embarrassing things to happen in your pants, but it won't hurt or kill you.
In spite of all this, escolar is indeed very buttery and delicious, and should be enjoyed, but never in portions larger than six ounces. Portions below six ounces will not cause gastrointestinal distress. Don't say we didn't warn you.
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http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/facts-faits/escolar-escolier-eng.php
Escolar and Adverse Reactions
The Issue
Escolar is a type of fish whose muscle tissue can naturally contain approximately 20% by weight of an indigestible oil made up of high amounts of wax esters. This oily substance is named gempylotoxin, after the family of fish, Gempylidae, that escolar belongs to. Humans are unable to digest the wax esters in gempylotoxin, thus they pass through the gastrointestinal system. Although its name suggests otherwise, gempylotoxin is not toxic to humans, but is indigestible, having a laxative effect which can cause dramatic, short-lived gastrointestinal responses in some people. Gempylotoxin is considered to be naturally derived from the fish's diet.
Background
Escolar is the common name for two species of fish, Ruvettus pretiosus and Lepidocybium flavobrunneum. Other common names for these fish species are snake mackerel (both species) and oilfish®(R.pretiosus only). Both R. Pretiosus and L. Flavobrunneum have been misidentified and mislabeled as gemfish, rudderfish, butterfish, sea bass, blue cod, ruddercod and walu.
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Health Effects
Although gempylotoxin is indigestible by humans, not everyone that consumes escolar experiences undesirable symptoms. When these undesirable symptoms do occur, onset generally takes place a few hours following escolar consumption and ceases within 24 to 48 hours. Symptoms, in those who experience them, can include one or more of the following: the rectal passage of an oily yellow or orange substance (called keriorrhoea), diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and headache. Kerriorrhoea is not associated with a loss of bodily fluids and is not considered life threatening.
What is the Government of Canada Doing?
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Ensure that you know what species of fish you are eating. Consumers often report the adverse reactions described above following the consumption of misidentified and mislabeled fish species. Purchase fish from reputable sources and confirm the species of fish with the retailer or restaurant owner if you are in doubt.
While heating does not affect the gempylotoxin, preparing escolar in such a way that as much oil as possible is removed (i.e.: grilling) may reduce the onset or magnitude of adverse gastrointestinal symptoms.
There appear to be individual differences in sensitivity to gempylotoxin, but these differences have yet to be characterized due to a lack of information. It is not known whether certain population subgroups may be more susceptible than others to adverse effects associated with gempylotoxin exposure. Nevertheless, caution is advised for sensitive groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, and those with bowel or absorption problems. Such individuals are advised to avoid the consumption of escolar. Limiting the amount of escolar consumed could reduce the severity of undesirable gastrointestinal symptoms, although there is insufficient information available to establish an intake level that would prevent the onset of such symptoms. It is recommended that people consuming escolar for the first time consume small portions so that they can determine their susceptibility to any negative effects from gempylotoxin. What is considered to be a 'small portion' varies between individuals. Health Canada's review of Canadian fish consumption figures estimate that the average adult portion size of a finfish meal is 150 g.
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The Issue
Escolar is a type of fish whose muscle tissue can naturally contain approximately 20% by weight of an indigestible oil made up of high amounts of wax esters. This oily substance is named gempylotoxin, after the family of fish, Gempylidae, that escolar belongs to. Humans are unable to digest the wax esters in gempylotoxin, thus they pass through the gastrointestinal system. Although its name suggests otherwise, gempylotoxin is not toxic to humans, but is indigestible, having a laxative effect which can cause dramatic, short-lived gastrointestinal responses in some people. Gempylotoxin is considered to be naturally derived from the fish's diet.
Background
Escolar is the common name for two species of fish, Ruvettus pretiosus and Lepidocybium flavobrunneum. Other common names for these fish species are snake mackerel (both species) and oilfish®(R.pretiosus only). Both R. Pretiosus and L. Flavobrunneum have been misidentified and mislabeled as gemfish, rudderfish, butterfish, sea bass, blue cod, ruddercod and walu.
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Health Effects
Although gempylotoxin is indigestible by humans, not everyone that consumes escolar experiences undesirable symptoms. When these undesirable symptoms do occur, onset generally takes place a few hours following escolar consumption and ceases within 24 to 48 hours. Symptoms, in those who experience them, can include one or more of the following: the rectal passage of an oily yellow or orange substance (called keriorrhoea), diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and headache. Kerriorrhoea is not associated with a loss of bodily fluids and is not considered life threatening.
What is the Government of Canada Doing?
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Ensure that you know what species of fish you are eating. Consumers often report the adverse reactions described above following the consumption of misidentified and mislabeled fish species. Purchase fish from reputable sources and confirm the species of fish with the retailer or restaurant owner if you are in doubt.
While heating does not affect the gempylotoxin, preparing escolar in such a way that as much oil as possible is removed (i.e.: grilling) may reduce the onset or magnitude of adverse gastrointestinal symptoms.
There appear to be individual differences in sensitivity to gempylotoxin, but these differences have yet to be characterized due to a lack of information. It is not known whether certain population subgroups may be more susceptible than others to adverse effects associated with gempylotoxin exposure. Nevertheless, caution is advised for sensitive groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, and those with bowel or absorption problems. Such individuals are advised to avoid the consumption of escolar. Limiting the amount of escolar consumed could reduce the severity of undesirable gastrointestinal symptoms, although there is insufficient information available to establish an intake level that would prevent the onset of such symptoms. It is recommended that people consuming escolar for the first time consume small portions so that they can determine their susceptibility to any negative effects from gempylotoxin. What is considered to be a 'small portion' varies between individuals. Health Canada's review of Canadian fish consumption figures estimate that the average adult portion size of a finfish meal is 150 g.
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I can see myself in them!
that sir is the only redeeming factor in this poo filled thread! 
I go to all this trouble and expense to try and educate you children and this is what I get for my efforts?
just not this one.
in the wind learned first hand re: your OP ~~~> 
Oily Anal Leakage sounds like a pretty cool name for a band
Again, you have me in tears.
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