We're used to PSP reports in Canada, but down here we haven't heard of any. When we see the red algae bloom, we think "bioluminescence!" but not about
the hazards those little dinoflagellates can cause to food.
What are the risks of eating shellfish and fish in the Bahia Concepcion during red tides?
Thanks for any good info.mulegemichael - 12-24-2009 at 04:10 PM
the "red tide" per se, has absolutely nothing to do with paralytic shellfish poisoning...they only happen to appear at the same time so folks
associate the two....in the NW that time is in the warmer months; july, august and early sept....down here i have never heard of PSP occurring but
that doesn't mean i'm right...i eat em.monoloco - 12-24-2009 at 04:16 PM
We tested 7 dozen oysters last week and they were fine.
you only live twice!
woody with a view - 12-24-2009 at 05:14 PM
and i say, "you never know!"
take a chance, live it up! these are the days of your life.......vandenberg - 12-24-2009 at 07:59 PM
Had food poisoning twice in my life, both times seafood, and maybe it won't kill you, but during the process you wish it would. Believe me.!!woody with a view - 12-24-2009 at 08:09 PM
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Originally posted by vandenberg
Had food poisoning twice in my life, both times seafood, and maybe it won't kill you, but during the process you wish it would. Believe me.!!
yeah, i'll never go to N'Ohleans again!!!!!!!!Ricardo - 12-25-2009 at 01:25 PM
Monoloco, How did you test them? is there a test available?
Thanks RickBajahowodd - 12-25-2009 at 02:16 PM
Same one as you may try with turkey or ham today!elfbrewery - 12-25-2009 at 02:19 PM
Well, there's just a lot of info on the internet about all kinds of nasty toxins and susceptable (sic) fish & shellfish, and a lot of them are in
Bahia Concepcion. I'm not an alarmist, but I don't want to get sick, either, or cause my friends to get sick.
The only test I've heard of is taking a raw clam and putting it to your lips. PSP will cause your lips to tingle. It might work, but I don't want to
shuck and kiss dozens of clams just to see and then get sick anyway.
I know, "don't worry, be happy."monoloco - 12-25-2009 at 03:55 PM
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Originally posted by Ricardo
Monoloco, How did you test them? is there a test available?
Thanks Rick
We tested them by eating them. They were really good. In 35 years of coming to Baja I have
eaten every kind of shellfish and have never had a problem.
[Edited on 12-25-2009 by monoloco]maspacifico - 12-25-2009 at 04:47 PM
Back in the 80's my ex wife, me and a friend ate a jar of oysters. My ex and I were fine but my friend never wants to see anything that ever had a
shell again! I was pretty sure someone was dying outside our window....and he still wished he had! It only takes one I guess.
