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Daily Beach Report |
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Shellfish Poisoning (from eating contaminated shellfish) |
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| FDA site on shellfish poisoning | Eating shellfish (bivalve mollusks) comes with some risk of consuming shellfish that are contaminated by the planktonic algae on which the shellfish feed. Shellfish usually associated with this risk are mussels, cockles, clams, scallops, and oysters. Cooking apparently does not destroy the toxins, and of course you should definitely avoid eating raw shellfish. Eat raw oysters at your own risk! This site gives you the facts on shellfish poisoning. |