Central Luzon still safe from red tide - BFAR by Joselito S. Libranda BALER, Aurora, July 10 (PIA) -- Bulacan, Zambales and Bataan provinces continue to be free from toxic red tides. This according to the laboratory results of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). “The coastal waters of Bulacan in Manila Bay; Masinloc Bay in Zambales and coastal waters of Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Balanga, Orani, Abucay and Samal in Bataan remain free of the toxic red tide,” the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Shellfish Bulletin No. 16 dated July 9, 2013 reported. BFAR said shellfish from the mentioned areas are safe for human consumption. Based on the latest laboratory results of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Shellfishes collected at Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur, Murcielagos Bay in Zamboanga del Norte and Misamis Occidental; and Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; and Cambatutay and Irong-Irong Bays in Western Samar are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison that is beyond the regulatory limit. Moreover, Coastal Waters of Calbayog City in Western Samar are now positive for red tide toxin. All types of shellfish and Acetes ap or alamang from the areas mentioned are not safe for human consumption. BFAR said 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. (JSL/PIA3) bfar.da.gov.ph/pages/AboutUs/sidetabs/ALERTS/redtideupdate2013.html
Posted on: Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:40:47 +0000
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