Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins (161 µg/kg – ppb) in live mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy in Spain
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RASFF Alert – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) – Live Mussels
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RASFF Alert – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins – Live Mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis)
Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins (161 µg/kg – ppb) in live mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Italy in Spain
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New Zealand – Public health warning about shellfish in Banks Peninsula, Canterbury – Biotoxin – DSP
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today extended a public health warning against collecting shellfish from the entire Banks Peninsula in Canterbury following further test results. Diarrhetic shellfish toxins in shellfish have been found at levels nearly 3 times over the safe limit of 0.16 mg/kg set by MPI. Anyone eating shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness.
Another warning remains in place for Grove Arm in the Marlborough Sounds.
Ongoing testing will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly. Commercial shellfish aquaculture farms in the affected area have already ceased harvesting due to rainfall closures and there are no concerns regarding recently harvested product.
Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten.
Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.
Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.
Symptoms typically appear within half an hour of ingestion and last for about 24 hours. Symptoms may include:
- diarrhoea
- vomiting
- nausea
- abdominal cramps
If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, freephone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately. You are also advised to contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish in case it can be tested.
Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets, or exported – is subject to strict water and flesh monitoring programmes by MPI to ensure they are safe to eat. There is no commercial harvesting of shellfish in the affected area.
New Zealand – Shellfish Biotoxin Alert – Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP)
Akaroa, Canterbury
| Marlborough Sounds | |
|---|---|
| Reason for alert | Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) |
| Date warning issued | 15 December 2021
Media release: Public health warning about shellfish in Akaroa Harbour, Canterbury |
| Affected area | The entire Akaroa Harbour, extending to the outer heads. |
| Shellfish affected | Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish.
Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin. Pāua, crab, and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process. |
| Symptoms | Symptoms typically appear within half an hour of ingestion and last for about 24 hours and may include:
|
| Other information | Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins have been detected in shellfish at levels above the safe limit of 0.16mg/kg set by MPI. Ongoing testing will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly. |
Public warnings about toxic shellfish
We test shellfish and seawater for toxic algae every week from popular shellfish gathering areas around New Zealand. If the shellfish are not safe to eat, we issue public health warnings and put up signs at affected beaches.
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New Zealand – Public health warning about shellfish in Grove Arm, Marlborough Sounds – Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) yesterday issued a public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from Grove Arm in the Marlborough Sounds.
Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from Okiwa Bay has shown levels of Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins above the safe limit of 0.16 mg/kg set by MPI. Anyone eating shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness.
Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten.
Note, cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin.
Pāua, crab and crayfish may still be eaten if the gut has been completely removed prior to cooking, as toxins accumulate in the gut. If the gut is not removed its contents could contaminate the meat during the cooking process.
Symptoms typically appear within half an hour of ingestion and last for about 24 hours. Symptoms may include:
- diarrhoea
- vomiting
- nausea
- abdominal cramps
If anyone becomes ill after eating shellfish from an area where a public health warning has been issued, freephone Healthline for advice on 0800 61 11 16, or seek medical attention immediately. You are also advised to contact your nearest public health unit and keep any leftover shellfish in case it can be tested.
Monitoring of toxin levels will continue and any changes will be communicated accordingly. Commercially harvested shellfish – sold in shops and supermarkets, or exported – is subject to strict water and flesh monitoring programmes by MPI to ensure they are safe to eat. There is no commercial harvesting of shellfish in the affected area.
Find out more
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Collecting shellfish and keeping them safe [PDF, 1.4 MB]
Causes and symptoms of toxic shellfish poisoning
Food safety for seafood gatherers booklet [PDF, 688 KB
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RASFF Alert – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) – Tellins
Suspicion of Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins in tellins from France in Belgium, France , Germany ,Italy, Spain and Switzerland
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France – Tellines – DSP marine biotoxins (diarrheal toxins)
Identifying information for the recalled product
- Product category Food
- Product sub-category Fishery and aquaculture products
- Product brand name Unbranded
- Names of models or references Tellines shipped from 07/20/21 to 07/22/21
- Product identification
Lot All lots - Start date / End of marketing From 07/20/2021 to 07/22/2021
- Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
- Health markFR.29.158.500.CE
- Geographical sales area Whole France
- Distributors Wholesalers
Practical information regarding the recall
- Reason for recall Closure of fishing areas
- Risks incurred by the consumer DSP marine biotoxins (diarrheal toxins)
- Consumer behaviour Stop consuming
- Sanitary recommendation Food poisoning caused by these toxins results in gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhoea, vomiting, abdominal pain), headaches moderate fever appearing between 2 hours and 18 hours after consumption.
- Compensation modalities Other (see additional information)
- End date of the recall procedure Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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RASFF Alert – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) – Live Scallops
Withdrawal of live scallops (Aequipecten operculatis) harvested in France because of possible contamination with Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins from Spain in France
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RASFF Alert – DSP – Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning – Frozen Stuffed Mussels
Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins (okadaic acid : 293,6 μg/kg) in frozen stuffed mussels(Mytilus galloprovincialis) from Turkey in Greece
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RASFF Alerts – DSP – Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning – Live Cockles
Diarrhoeic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP) toxins (okadaic acid: >320 µg/kg; dinophystoxins: <40 and 71 µg/kg – ppb) in live cockles (Cerastoderma edule) from Portugal
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