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Public urged not to collect or eat Taranaki shellfish

1NewsNZ HeraldRNZThe PostStuffSaturday 25 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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New Zealand Food Safety has issued a warning for the Taranaki coast after routine tests found paralytic shellfish poisoning toxins above safe limits. The alert covers the area from Cape Egmont north to Albatross Point. While mussels are affected, pāua, crab, and crayfish may be safe if the gut is completely removed.

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First reported by 1News, Sat 25 Oct 2025, 10:17am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 7 hours
  1. 1News1News

    Taranaki urged not to collect or eat shellfish due to paralytic toxins (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Health alert for Taranaki coast after paralytic shellfish toxins detected (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Taranaki shellfish warning after dangerous toxins found (opens in new tab)

  4. The PostThe Post via Stuff

    ‘Do not gather and eat’: Biotoxin discovered in Taranaki shellfish (opens in new tab)

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