Alaminos still suffers from red tide
ALAMINOS CITY-—Shellfish samples collected from the coastal waters here have been found still to be positive of red tide toxin.
Based on Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) advisory, Nestor Domenden, BFAR Region 1 director, said shellfishes collected at coastal waters of Alaminos in Pangasinan are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison that is beyond the regulatory limit.”
All types of shellfishes and alamang gathered from these areas are not safe for human consumption, it said.
However, he also added that fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking.
Meanwhile, Domenden said as a precautionary measure, concerned LGUs are advised to require market inspectors, quarantine officers, administrators to demand for “Auxiliary Invoice” or clearance for Domestic Fish Movement from transporters/dealers of fish and other seashells that are unloaded from other provinces/municipalities to ensure that said commodities did not come from areas found positive of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP).—Tita Roces
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