Highland Council issues warning over shellfish caught off part of eastern Skye after rising levels of natural algal toxins detected in waters near Scalpay during routine monitoring

SHELLFISH caught off part of the east of Skye should not be eaten until further notice – after naturally-occurring algal toxins were detected.

Highland Council's environmental health team has identified raised levels of natural algal toxins following routine monitoring at the Kyles of Scalpay, off the east coast of Skye.

"Eating shellfish such as mussels, cockles, oysters or razor fish from these areas may pose a health risk arising from the consumption of these algal toxins," said a council spokesman. "As a sensible precaution, people should avoid eating any shellfish from the area until further notice.

"It is important to note that cooking does not remove risks from consumption.

"Commercial shellfish harvesters in the area have been contacted by the council.

For further information, refer to the Food Standards Scotland Shellfish website.

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