Icky But Safe
Fish pedicures are unlikely to cause infection, according to a report released in October from the U.K.’s Health Protection Agency titled “Guidance on the Management of Public Health Risks from Fish Pedicures.”
Fish pedicures are unlikely to cause infection, according to a report released in October from the U.K.’s Health Protection Agency titled “Guidance on the Management of Public Health Risks from Fish Pedicures.”
Florida is the latest state to ban fish pedicures.
Texas and Washington State banned fish pedicures due to safety concerns.
Texas has made fish pedicures, in which clients place their feet into a tub containing small carp that then ingest the calloused areas of clients' feet, illegal in the state.
The state of Washington has made fish pedicures, in which clients place their feet into a tub containing small carp that then ingest the calloused areas of clients’ feet, illegal in the state.
The International Nail Technicians Association (INTA) has come out against this service that requires clients to place their feet into a tub containing small carp that nibble dead skin from clients' feet.
INTA Opposes "Fish Pedicure"
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