The Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Department has warned the public against consuming all shellfish, irrespective of whether they are washed or collected from shore.
This after large quantities of dead shellfish , including white mussels and whelks, washed ashore at St Helena Bay and Elandsbaai in the Western Cape.
The departments spokesperson, Thobile Zulu-Moloi, has cautioned the public against eating the washed-up shellfish, saying they carry significant health risks.
