Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Shellfish Bulletin No. 01, Series of 2015, 05 January 2015
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Based on the latest laboratory results of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Local Government Units (LGUs), shellfishes collected at the coastal waters of Milagros in Masbate,coastal waters of Bolinao, Anda, Alaminos and Wawa, Bani in Pangasinan and Bataan coastal waters (Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Balanga, Orani, Abucay and Samal) are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison that is beyond the regulatory limit. All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang gathered from the area shown above are not safe for human consumption. 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.
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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Shellfish Bulletin No. 01, Series of 2015, 05 January 2015. (2015, January 7). Philippine Star, p. B-10.
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