Toxic red tide detected in shellfishes in 3 provinces in the Philippines

Published 2024년 6월 28일

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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has issued a warning regarding the consumption of shellfishes in at least three provinces, stating that they contain paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide at levels exceeding regulatory limits. However, the agency has confirmed that fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs from these areas are safe to eat under certain conditions, such as being fresh, thoroughly washed, and having their internal organs removed before cooking. The BFAR emphasized that toxic shellfishes cannot be distinguished from non-toxic ones by taste or appearance, and that cooking cannot eliminate the red tide toxin.

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Shellfishes in at least three provinces are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide that is beyond the regulatory limit, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said Friday. In an advisory, BFAR said that the shellfishes collected from the following areas are not safe for human consumption: 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.” The BFAR warns ...

Source: Gmanetwork