date:Nov 26, 2012
or crabs.
Cooking won't destroy the toxins, it said.
Anyone who experiences symptoms of paralytic shellfish poisoning are being advised to seek medical assistance.
Symptoms include tingling in the mouth, pins and needles, unsteadiness on the feet, weakness of the arms or legs and nausea.
Shellfish bought from commercial seafood outlets were not affected, the Food Authority said.