date:Nov 06, 2012
mption. The CFS will continue to follow up on the case and take appropriate actions.
PSP toxin can cause symptoms such as numbness of mouth and limbs and gastrointestinal discomfort. In severe cases, paralysis with respiratory arrest and even death may occur, the spokesman said.
PSP toxin is a natural toxin sometimes found in bi-valve shellfish. It is heat-stable and cannot be destroyed through cooking.
Some precautionary measures to avoid shellfish poisoning are as follows:
* Remove the vis