Tag: seafood safety
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Health Warning: West Coast Public Urged to Avoid Toxic Shellfish Washed Ashore
Urgent Public Health Advisory After Mass Shellfish Die-Off In the past 48 hours, coastal communities along the West Coast have faced a surge of warnings as toxic shellfish wash ashore. Health officials warn that a harmful algal bloom (HAB) has led to the accumulation of marine toxins in shellfish, making them unsafe to eat. Responding…
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Health warning: West Coast shellfish danger from toxic blooms prompts mass advisories
Overview: Toxic blooms force public health warnings along the West Coast Over the past 48 hours, health officials have issued urgent warnings across the West Coast as scores of shellfish washed ashore have tested positive for toxins linked to harmful algal blooms (HABs). The bloom, driven by environmental conditions that concentrate toxic algae near shorelines,…
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Tasmania Shuts Southern Lobster Fishery Over Antibiotic Risks to Export Markets
Overview: A decisive halt to the southern lobster fishery Tasmania’s southern rock lobster fishery, located south of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, has been temporarily closed as authorities move to safeguard the state’s export markets. The decision, announced by the premier, aims to prevent potential bans or scrutiny from international buyers amid concerns that antibiotic use in…