Philippines: At least 8 areas positive for red tide

Shellfish in some provinces in the Visayas and in Mindanao have tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide that is beyond the regulatory limit, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. In advisory posted on October 16, 2024, the shellfish collected from the following areas are not safe for human consumption: "All types of shellfish and Acetes species or alamang gathered from the areas shown above are not safe for human consumption," the agency said. But the bureau said that fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs from the said areas are safe to be eaten “provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking.” Meanwhile, the BFAR said ...