DAGUPAN
CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned the
public against eating shellfish harvested from the coastal areas of Bolinao and
Anda, Pangasinan due to red tide.
BFAR
regional director Nestor Domenden last week said the waters of Bolinao and Anda were found to contain algae
that cause the red tide.
Domenden
said fish harvested from the two areas are safe for human consumption provided
they are fresh and washed thoroughly and their internal organs removed before
cooking.
He
said market inspectors and administrators, and quarantine officers should
demand auxiliary invoice or clearance from shellfish transporters or dealers,
particularly those coming from other provinces or municipalities.
He
said the requirement would ensure that the shellfish did not come from areas
found positive for paralytic shellfish poisoning.
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