What is chelonitoxism, illness from eating sea turtle meat that killed 9 in Zanzibar?

Nine people died, while 78 others were hospitalised due to chelonitoxism after consuming sea turtle meat in Zanzibar. Chelonitoxism is caused by the release of chelonitoxins by the marine reptiles, which serve as a safeguard against predators. Chelonitoxism typically occurs when humans come into contact with certain parts of a sea turtle, such as their flesh, eggs or bodily fluids.