Philippines: Toxic red tide detected in 8 areas

Published 2024년 1월 26일

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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned against consuming shellfish and 'alamang' from eight areas due to high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or toxic red tide. Despite this, the BFAR assures that fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs from these areas remain safe to consume, provided they are fresh, thoroughly cleaned, and their internal organs are removed prior to cooking.
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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned the public against consuming all types of shellfish and "alamang" gathered from eight areas due to Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or toxic red tide. In an advisory dated January 25, the BFAR said it conducted tests on shellfish collected from the following coastal waters and these were found to be positive for PSP beyond the regulatory limit: According to BFAR, all types of shellfish and "alamang" gathered from these areas are not safe for human consumption. However, fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs from these ...
Source: Gmanetwork

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