Red tide warning remains in Bataan
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga, Philippines – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reiterated yesterday its warning against eating shellfish harvested from Bataan waters after study showed an increase in the level of algae that produces the red tide toxin in the water.
BFAR said latest laboratory results on shellfish samples taken from the waters of Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Abucay, Samal, Orani and Balanga indicated high levels of red tide microorganisms. The latest red tide ban in these areas was raised in the first week of this month.
BFAR Central Luzon information officer Lanie Lamyong said the samples were found to way above the tolerable limit.
Lamyong said that fish, squid, shrimp and crabs from the affected areas are safe for human consumption provided these are fresh and thoroughly washed before cooking.
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