MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned the public that some coasts in Visayas and Mindanao are still affected by paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide.
According to its advisory on Tuesday, the BFAR said that shellfish, Acetes sp., or alamang from the following locations are not safe to eat:
- Coastal waters of Milagros in Masbate
- Coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol
- San Pedro Bay in Samar
- Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar
- Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur
- Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur
- Coastal waters of San Benito in Surigao del Norte
“All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from the areas shown above are not safe for human consumption,” it said in the advisory.
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On the other hand, other types of seafood are safe to eat as long as they have been prepared and cooked properly, the BI added.
“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,” it added.
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