Shellfish Bulletin No. 01 Series of 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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Perez, A. G. (2015, January 7). Shellfish Bulletin No. 01 Series of 2015. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. B5.
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Pangasinan Bataan Milagros Cavite City of Parañaque Las Piñas Navotas Bulacan Sual Masinloc Bay, Zambales Mandaon Sorsogon Puerto Princesa Taytay President Roxas Roxas Iloilo Bacolod Negros Occidental Western Samar Eastern Samar Leyte Biliran Zamboanga Del Sur Zamboanga del Norte Misamis Occidental Surigao del Sur Mati Camiguin
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