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thebajarunner
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Clams post-hurricane... edible or no??
After gathering a nice bucket of clams at LABay last week we were advised by other US visitors that with all the "stuff" that had washed into the bay
from the storm that the clams should not be eaten.
We asked some of the locals that we know and they seemed perplexed that this would be an issue. "They are just fine" was the local sentiment.
So, in an abundance of caution we took them back out at low tide and liberated them,
but I am wondering what others are thinking on this topic.
And, if not edible today, then when???
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mtgoat666
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Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner  | After gathering a nice bucket of clams at LABay last week we were advised by other US visitors that with all the "stuff" that had washed into the bay
from the storm that the clams should not be eaten.
We asked some of the locals that we know and they seemed perplexed that this would be an issue. "They are just fine" was the local sentiment.
So, in an abundance of caution we took them back out at low tide and liberated them,
but I am wondering what others are thinking on this topic.
And, if not edible today, then when??? |
sounds like uninformed nonsense!
sounds like you do not you know it is illegal for foreigners to dig clams,...
now you know!
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David K
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There was or still is a massive red tide event in the northern gulf. Everyone was alerted to not eat clams. They are debating what the cause is. It
was a big thread here on Nomad just recently.
I know there is at least one Mexican in your group, so I think you won't go to jail for digging clams?!
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thebajarunner
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David is correct
| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner | After gathering a nice bucket of clams at LABay last week we were advised by other US visitors that with all the "stuff" that had washed into the bay
from the storm that the clams should not be eaten.
We asked some of the locals that we know and they seemed perplexed that this would be an issue. "They are just fine" was the local sentiment.
So, in an abundance of caution we took them back out at low tide and liberated them,
but I am wondering what others are thinking on this topic.
And, if not edible today, then when??? |
sounds like uninformed nonsense!
sounds like you do not you know it is illegal for foreigners to dig clams,...
now you know! |
We knew already, dude.
But, in fact, as DK points out, we had one Mexican citizen (dual citizenship, actually, born down there, earned PhD up here) along plus several with
clear Mexican heritage.
So, we were legal but careful.
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vandenberg
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Only red tide should have anything to do with clams being edible. Water stirred up by storms shouldn't have any bearing at all nor does the run off.
Try to remember not to dig clams during months without an "R" in it.
Red tide season!!
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Bob53
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I was down there a few weeks ago and there was a warning that went out on the radio about eating clams, mussels, scallops and oysters. Five people
became ill in the La Gringa area from eating clams. Even the restaurants were told by authorities that they could not serve the above mentioned items.
This was because of the red tide.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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Red Tides
Here's what the 'red' looks like when the 'tide' brings it onto the shorelines.
This photo of a 'red tide' was taken on a stateside shoreline.
This photo below was a few years ago out by Playa Naranjas and the entrance to the Bay of Conception. It has a pungent smell. About the only good
thing is...the fireworks at night caused by the 'red' when agitated...waves along the shore, pebbles thrown into it, etc.
Definetely NOT a time to eat any clams. I made that mistake at Requeson about 40 years ago and damn near died. The pain in my stomach was as severe
as when my appendix had burst in my youth...no fun. Went to hospital in Sta. Rosalia for some relief.
Be super cautious.
[Edited on 3-30-2015 by Pompano]
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thebajarunner
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Duly noted.
Still interesting that the locals felt it was o.k.
Not worth a big belly ache to discover the truth
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It's best to ask a general question on radio channel 68 about it. Or ask the local restaurants.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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the problem was the stuff sitting on the surface that got washed into the ocean, not so much untreated sewage.
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| Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666 | | Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner | After gathering a nice bucket of clams at LABay last week we were advised by other US visitors that with all the "stuff" that had washed into the bay
from the storm that the clams should not be eaten.
We asked some of the locals that we know and they seemed perplexed that this would be an issue. "They are just fine" was the local sentiment.
So, in an abundance of caution we took them back out at low tide and liberated them,
but I am wondering what others are thinking on this topic.
And, if not edible today, then when??? |
sounds like uninformed nonsense!
sounds like you do not you know it is illegal for foreigners to dig clams,...
now you know! |
...it's NOT ONLY ILLEGAL for foreigners to dig clams, scallops or capture lobsters: IT'S ILLEGAL FOR MEXICANS as well, the ONLY ONES who can do it are
those with the proper permits, a Sport Fishing License is ONLY for "fishing"
Read the LAW Governing this issue, go to article 4.2:
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=...
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 GUILTY.... as charged.... 
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
86 - 45*
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willardguy
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only if you inhale em!
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Tioloco
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Some of us might be going away for a long, long time...
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Had chocolates at El Toro Guero last night...yummmmm
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...have to agree, there yummy and fun to find: guilty!!! that is only if caught... we enjoy these delicacies every time were down in that neck of the
woods... just waiting for fall to come so we can travel...
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One day we took my boat down to Playa Requeson to look the place over. Much to our surprise and delight we found these freshly shucked and cleaned
chocolates sitting on a slab. There was a bowl of cut limes and a bucket of cold Pacifico nearby. We determined it was a gift from Poseidon. I'm
very glad we didn't do anything illegal to enjoy them...like putting your hand down into the sand and clenching.
P.S. Dear Poseidon, could you please include a little chopped onion and mango salsa next time? Gracias.
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David K
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Making me hungry Roger!
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Why are we letting the bureaucrats tells us we can not gather or eat clams? Just another example of the government getting in the way.
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thebajarunner
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Because it is their country
| Quote: Originally posted by norte | | Why are we letting the bureaucrats tells us we can not gather or eat clams? Just another example of the government getting in the way.
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And they make their own rules
Too many visitors forget that at the border the rules and rights take an abrupt turn...
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