Toxic red tide found in 10 areas, BFAR warns

MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) identified ten areas in the Philippines as testing positive for toxic red tide, according to a bulletin released on Saturday.

Shellfish collected from the following locations were found to exceed the regulatory limit for paralytic shellfish poison (PSP), indicating the presence of toxic red tide:

 "All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from the areas shown above are NOT SAFE for human consumption," BFAR said.
 
 However, fish, squids, and crabs remain safe for consumption as long as they are fresh, thoroughly washed, and internal organs like gills and intestines are removed before cooking. — Kristine Daguno-Bersamina