NSW DPI advises NSW DPI advises people not to consume shellfish collected or caught from Twofold Bay, due to the risk of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). PST’s are produced by certain toxic algae species. Alexandrium fundyense have recently been detected in the waters of Twofold Bay.
Shellfish taken from this area should not be eaten. Cooking does not destroy the toxins. The NSW Food Authority has confirmed that toxins have been detected in shellfish from Twofold Bay.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) advises that high levels of a harmful algae species, Alexandrium catenella, have recently been detected in the waters of the lower reaches of the Hawkesbury River, downstream of the Pacific Highway bridge.
The species of algae detected is known to produce Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins.
As a temporary precautionary measure shellfish taken recreationally from this area should not be eaten. Cooking does not destroy the toxins.
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