Aquatic products affected by red tides will be tested by marine and fisheries departments at all levels in sea areas where red tides occur. After passing the test, they can be placed on the market for consumption.
1. Some plankton that form red tides are toxic and others are not. If aquatic products are contaminated with toxic plankton, toxins may remain in the body.
2. During a red tide outbreak, citizens should try not to eat shellfish and dead fish as they are likely to contain toxins.
Every year from April to June, it is the red tide outbreak period along the southeast coast of Zhejiang. Many aquatic products are affected by red tide, but not all aquatic products are inedible during this time. Part of the plankton that forms red tides is poisonousthat, others not. If aquatic products are contaminated with toxic plankton, toxins may remain in the body.