Wednesday, August 4, 2010

RED TIDE UPDATES

SHELLFISH BULLETIN NO. 17
SERIES OF 2010
26 JULY 2010


Based on the latest laboratory results of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Local Government Units (LGUs), shellfish collected at Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; Matarinao Bay in eastern Samar; Murcielagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte and Misamis Occidental; and Sorsogon Bay in Sorsogon are still positive for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning that is beyond the regulatory limit.

All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from the areas shown above are NOT SAFE for human consumption. Fish, squids, shrimps and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking. (BFAR/PIA Sorsogon)

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