Red tide warning still up in 5 Visayas, Mindanao coastal areas

In Shellfish Bulletin No. 21 issued on Friday, the bureau cautioned the public against collecting shellfish in Batan Bay in Altavas, Batan, and New Washington, Aklan; Sapian Bay in Ivisan and Sapian in Capiz; Mambuquiao and Camanci, Batan in Aklan; and coastal waters of Panay, Pilar, President Roxas, and Roxas City in Capiz.

All areas remain positive for Paralytic Shellfish Poison or the toxic red tide that is beyond the regulatory limit. Red tide warning is also up in the coastal waters of Gigantes Islands, Carles in Iloilo; coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol, and Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur.

“All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from are not safe for human consumption,” the bulletin said. While fish, squids, and crabs are safe for human consumption, BFAR said they must be fresh, washed thoroughly and without gills and intestines before cooking.

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