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Warning over sealoch toxins         3/7/14

 

High levels of shellfish toxins have been found in Loch Erisort in Lewis.

 

Eating shellfish such as cockles, mussels or razor fish from the sealoch may pose a risk to human health, says the Comhairle.

 

Commercial shellfish harvesters in these areas have been contacted by the Comhairle and steps taken to postpone harvesting until algae levels subside.

 

The Comhairle - which monitoring the situation - says people should eating shellfish from the loch until further notice.