Canana warns of the risk of eating raw shellfish

According to Xinhua, the British Columbia Center for Disease Control (BCCDC), in western Canada, warned the public about the risk of disease related to eating raw or undercooked shellfish This product.

According to BCCDC, shellfish such as clams, oysters, scallops . can accumulate bacteria, viruses, toxins or other impurities in the water.

The agency has advised the public to eat these species only when cooked and to ensure enough cooking time will help kill viruses and bacteria, while reducing the risk of diseases related to pepper. chemical.

In addition, the agency also advised, only to buy shrimp, crabs, oysters, mussels . from approved sources and avoid cross-contamination when handling seafood as well as when cooking.

At the same time, BCCDC also suggested that anyone with diarrhea and vomiting after eating the above foods should immediately report to the local health station or health care providers. And you should see your doctor if the above symptoms persist or are more serious.

Currently, there have been five cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection related to shellfish reported this year, while up to 42 cases were infected with this type of bacteria last year.