The Singapore Food Agency ( SFA ) and the Ministry of Health ( MOH) responded to rumors that were floating on WhatsApp about a shellfish poisoning outbreak in Bedok on Monday ( Apr 8 ).
” As of Apr 8, 2024, there have been no reports of outbreaks of oysters poisoning in Singapore. In response to CNA’s concerns, the government, the Ministry of Health and Singapore Food Agency, urged the public to refrain from forwarding or disseminating untrue data.  ,  ,
The Department of Fisheries ( DOF ) of Malaysia informed SFA on Saturday that mussels found in ports off Port Dickson are biotoxins-contaminated and unsuitable for consumption.
The Singaporean expert stated that it was working with importers to check the origin of any imported mussels and to halt Port Dickson’s provide and sale of those imported.  ,
One rumor on WhatsApp claimed that the” Bedok area is currently experiencing an outbreak of shellfish poisoning due to neurotoxins” and spread quickly.
It said that some people were in critical condition in medical and urged citizens not to have any crab such as oysters, clams, shrimp, oysters or geoduck.
Its communication was frequently forwarded, according to a CNA-viewed information.
Besides Malaysia, Singapore also imports oysters from other countries, such as China, Japan and Vietnam.
According to MOH and SFA, eating shellfish that has been contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or poisons produced by sea microorganisms can lead to clam poison.
Consumers can avoid consuming crab from the wild because they may have biotoxins that cannot be removed by cooking, according to the authorities.  ,
” Consumers should always purchase shellfish from SFA- approved businesses, and avoid eating raw or uncooked bivalves, specifically for the young, old, impaired or pregnant”.
Soon seek medical attention for those who become ill after consuming crab.  ,