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5th of February 2009
5.2.2009 - Health Warning Lifted: Toxic shellfish Eastern Bay of Plenty
The toxic shellfish health warning has been lifted for the Eastern Bay of Plenty, ending seven weeks of concern.
Routine sampling indicates the levels of shellfish poison are now within safe limits and people can collect shellfish from anywhere along the Bay of Plenty coastline.
“We know the shellfish warning has been an inconvenience over the summer holiday period and we want to thank everyone for their cooperation,” says Toi Te Ora – Public Health Medical Officer of Health Jim Miller.
Shellfish and water samples will continue to be tested weekly. For more information on the monitoring programme go to www.nzfsa.govt.nz
