The South Bais Bay in Negros Oriental is still positive for paralytic-shellfish poison (PSP), or toxic red tide, and all types of shellfish and alamang gathered from the area are not safe for human consumption, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said.
Shellfish collected and tested from Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; Tantanang Bay in Zamboanga Sibugay province; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; and Honda Bay and Puerto Princesa Bay, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan also remain positive for PSP that is beyond the regulatory limit.
Fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and the internal organs, such as gills and intestines, are removed before cooking.
The coastal waters of Bacolod, Talisay, Silay, E.B. Magalona, Victorias, and Hinigaran, all in Negros Occidental, as well as in Tambobo, Siit Bays in Siaton, and North Bais Bay in Negros Oriental, and other neighboring areas, meanwhile, remain free of red tide, the BFAR said in its Sept. 4 advisory. ||
