Fish pedicures? Really? Now there’s an investigation
Posted On March 7, 2011
UK investigates fish spa pedicures on health issues
(Reuters) – Fish spa pedicures have become a popular alternative to exfoliation in recent years but health officials say they are now investigating the pampering treatment on concerns it may spread infection.
The procedure involves customers placing their feet into a water tank filled with toothless Garra rufa fish — also called doctor fish — which suck the dead tissue off their feet to leave them feeling softer.
Officials at Britain’s Health Protection Agency (HPA) said they were launching an investigation into possible infection risks associated with the exfoliation treatment after receiving enquiries from local environmental health officers.
Fish spa pedicures have already been banned in some U.S. states for health and safety reasons
UK investigates fish spa pedicures on health issues | Reuters
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