Four areas positive for toxic red tide, BFAR says
BFAR shellfish bulletin re toxic red tide, May 3, 2024. BFAR
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said toxic red tide beyond the regulatory limit has been detected in four areas.
These areas are:
- coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol;
- Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar;
- Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; and
- coastal waters of San Benito in Surigao del Norte.
BFAR said its May 3 bulletin that shellfish collected from the above-mentioned areas “are still POSITIVE for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or toxic red tide 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,” BFAR said.
However, the agency said it is safe to eat fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs as long as these are fresh, washed thoroughly, and their internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed prior to cooking. —KG, GMA Integrated News
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