THE Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned that samples of shellfish collected from Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; coastal waters of Daram Island and Irong-Irong Bay in Samar; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; coastal waters of Tungawan in Zamboanga Sibugay Province; and coastal waters of Biliran islands are still positive for toxic red tide beyond the regulatory limit.
All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from these areas are not safe for human consumption, the BFAR said.
However, fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided they are fresh and washed thoroughly, with internal organs such as gills and intestines removed before cooking.
Meanwhile, coastal waters of Zumarraga Island are declared free of the red tide, the BFAR said.
