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BFAR: Red tide in shellfish detected in Visayas and Mindanao coasts

/ 01:24 PM October 07, 2023

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MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned on Friday that some coasts in Visayas and Mindanao were found to be positive with toxic red tide.

The agency cautioned against eating shellfish sourced from the following coastal waters:

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Capiz – Sapian Bay, Roxas City, President Roxas, Panay, Pilar
Iloilo – Gigantes Islands, Carles
Bohol – Dauis, Tagbilaran City
Zamboanga del Sur – Dumanquillas Bay

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“All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from the areas shown above are not safe for human consumption,” BFAR said.

It added that fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for consumption as long as they are cleaned and cooked properly, with their internal organs removed.

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