BFAR warned the public against consuming all types of shellfish and 'alamang' gathered in parts of Visayas and Mindanao.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has warned the public against consuming all types of shellfish and "alamang" gathered in parts of Visayas and Mindanao.
BFAR, however, noted that fish, squids, shrimps and crabs are safe to eat so long as they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking.The Department of Health , meanwhile, warned that signs and symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning have a rapid onset and can be felt within 12 hours after eating unsafe shellfish.
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