Foodmate News: On September 2, 2020, New Zealand's Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) issued an expanded warning on the risk of shellfish toxin pollution in the sea.

New Zealand MPI advises consumers not to collect and eat shellfish from the west coast of the North Island. Currently, the affected area extends from Cape South (the entrance of Manukau Port) to Cape Tirua (the southern end of Kawhia Port). Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins have been detected from shellfish in Kawhia Port, exceeding the safety limit set by MPI. The affected area is as follows:


New Zealand MPI reminds that the symptoms of shellfish poisoning include headache, diarrhea, difficulty breathing and swallowing, nausea, numbness, and even death in severe cases. If consumers have symptoms of poisoning, they should call the health hotline or seek medical attention.

New Zealand MPI will continue to monitor the shellfish toxin levels in the sea area and update relevant information in a timely manner.

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