CAPIZ – All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from Sapian Bay and the waters of Roxas City, Panay, President Roxas, and Pilar towns in this province are still not safe for human consumption.
Shellfish collected and tested from the coastal waters of these towns and city are still positive for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) or toxic red tide beyond the regulatory limit.
This was stated in the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Shellfish Bulletin No. 21-2022 issued on Oct. 21, 2022.
Meanwhile, according to BFAR, fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and their internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking./PN
