Information Update: Reminding Canadians About the Risks of Eating Raw or Undercooked Shellfish

(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 11/24/11 -- Health Canada would like to remind Canadians that raw shellfish - such as oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles - can carry bacteria, viruses and toxins that can cause foodborne illness if they are not harvested, stored, handled or prepared appropriately.

Shellfish is a nutritious food choice. As with all foods, it is important to store, handle and prepare shellfish appropriately to help prevent illness. In particular, children, pregnant women, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to foodborne illness and should avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish.

Here are some steps you can take to prevent foodborne illness from shellfish:

If you wish to harvest shellfish yourself, make sure you do so in areas that are open for harvesting. Chemical contaminants or natural toxins from marine algae could be present in shellfish any time of the year, and cooking will NOT destroy these toxins. Contact your nearest Department of Fisheries and Oceans office listed in the blue pages of your local telephone directory for information on areas currently open for shellfish harvesting. You may also want to check with your local or provincial government about harvesting restrictions or consumption advice for shellfish not purchased from commercial establishments.

It is estimated that there are approximately 11 million cases of foodborne illnesses in Canada every year. Many of these illnesses could be prevented by following proper food handling and preparation techniques.

More information about shellfish food safety is available from:

The Government of Canada's Shellfish Food Safety Tip Sheet ()

Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education website ()

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