Fish Report for 7-28-2011

Is it safe to collect mussels in Monterey Bay now?

7-28-2011
CDFG

Question:
I'd like to collect some mussels from Monterey Bay but know there are health warnings during certain times of the year. Is it safe now? Is there someplace on the Web where I can check?

Answer:
Mussels may be taken year-round but health warning quarantines are currently in effect for consumption of mussels. The California Department of Public Health monitors and annually quarantines the take of mussels for human consumption to prevent cases of paralytic shellfish poisoning and domoic acid poisoning. The quarantine is usually in effect from May through October. For updated information on quarantines and naturally occurring shellfish toxins, please call the California Department of Public Health's Shellfish Biotoxin Information Line at (510) 412-4643 or toll-free at (800) 553-4133.


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