The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) flagged coastal waters in four provinces after these have been tested positive for red tide.
“Based on the latest laboratory results of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Local Government Units (LGUs), shellfishes collected at Matarino Bay in Eastern Samar; Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur; coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Puerto Princesa and Honda Bay; and Puerto Princesa in Palawan are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison that is beyond the regulatory limit,” the BFAR said in an Aug. 29 shellfish bulletin posted on its website.
The agency added that all shellfish and acetes species, locally known as alamang, gathered from these areas are not safe for human consumption. However, fish, squids, shrimps and crabs are safe for consumption “provided they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking”, it said. — Reicelene Joy N. Ignacio

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