SFA said it is working with importers to verify where their mussels come from.
The mussels were found to contain a biotoxin from several species of algae, which have increased due to the recent hot weather.
The SFA is working with importers to verify the source of their mussels. No biotoxins have been detected in seafood imports, which include mussels, over the past few weeks, it added.SFA will continue to monitor the situation and check on water quality in farming areas, as well as work with importers to ensure that mussels are not imported from Port Dickson.
Bacteria, viruses and toxins can accumulate in their bodies and can pose a food safety hazard, which is normally resolved through proper handling or cooking.Consumers should avoid harvesting and consuming shellfish from the wild, as they could contain biotoxins that cannot be removed by cooking.
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