B.C. warns of contaminated shellfish risk (opens original article in a new tab)

B.C. warns of contaminated shellfish risk this summer, advising people to check harvesting maps, avoid eating raw shellfish, and follow safety measures to prevent illness.

• B.C. Centre for Disease Control warns of contaminated shellfish risk this summer
• Microorganisms in coastal waters can accumulate in shellfish, causing serious illness
• Cooking does not destroy shellfish toxins, and specific safety measures are recommended