TABLE 3.
Presence of C. botulinum toxin type E in fish species
| Species | No. of fish positive for type E toxin/no. tested |
|---|---|
| Round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) | 0/13 |
| Freshwater drum (Aplodinotus grunniens) | 9/19 |
| Lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) | 3/7 |
| Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) | 1/1 |
| Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) | 0/1 |
| Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) | 0/9 |
| Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) | 0/1 |
| Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) | 0/1 |
| Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) | 0/1 |