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Paralytic shellfish poisoning outbreak
Contributor: Fuseworks Media
Tuesday, 18 December, 2012 - 12:51
The outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning is the worst that has been seen in the Bay of Plenty.
Since 12 December 2012, twenty people have been poisoned by eating shellfish collected from the Bay of Plenty shoreline.
Ten have had to be admitted for hospital care after suffering symptoms ranging from tingling around the mouth to difficulty walking. Four people remain in hospital.
The levels of toxins being reported from routine shellfish sampling, and the number and severity of cases underline that collecting shellfish from the affected area is a significant health risk.
The health warning that was issued in August remains in place. Dr Neil de Wet, Medical Officer of Health, stresses the importance of heeding the health warning and making sure that friends and visitors to our area are made aware of the risk...
Paralytic shellfish poisoning outbreak
Contributor: Fuseworks Media
Tuesday, 18 December, 2012 - 12:51
The outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning is the worst that has been seen in the Bay of Plenty.
Since 12 December 2012, twenty people have been poisoned by eating shellfish collected from the Bay of Plenty shoreline.
Ten have had to be admitted for hospital care after suffering symptoms ranging from tingling around the mouth to difficulty walking. Four people remain in hospital.
The levels of toxins being reported from routine shellfish sampling, and the number and severity of cases underline that collecting shellfish from the affected area is a significant health risk.
The health warning that was issued in August remains in place. Dr Neil de Wet, Medical Officer of Health, stresses the importance of heeding the health warning and making sure that friends and visitors to our area are made aware of the risk...