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Northern Hawke’s Bay Toxic Shellfish Warning lifted
25 August, 2015
Northern Hawke’s Bay Toxic Shellfish Warning lifted
Hawke’s Bay District
Health Board has lifted the warning for consuming shellfish
from the Northern Hawke’s Bay coastline between
Whareongaonga (approximately 22kn north of Mahia) and Mohaka
River.
Recent results from shellfish samples have shown PSP toxins are now well below warning levels. Shellfish toxin levels can change rapidly so the public is advised to keep a look out for warning signs, and media releases. The Ministry for Primary Industries will continue to take routine monitoring samples.
This section of the Hawke’s Bay coastline has been closed for the collection of shellfish from late May this year due to the presence of the paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxin in the shellfish at levels above the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI’s) safe health limit.
Please note that some other sections of the New Zealand coastline remain closed for the collection of shellfish for consumption due to toxic algae. This opening refers to the Hawke’s Bay coastline only. Information on other closed areas around the country can be found at the MPI’s web-site at http://www.mpi.govt.nz
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