Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in Coastal Waters in the South/West of Skye & in West Lochaber

Highland Council's Environmental Health Team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort on the South/West of the Isle of Skye, and Loch Beag and Loch Ailort in West Lochaber. 

Eating bivalve shellfish such as cockles, mussels, oysters or razor fish from this area may pose a health risk arising from the consumption of these biotoxins. As a sensible precaution, people should avoid eating bivalve shellfish from this area until further notice.  It is important to note that cooking does not remove risks from consumption. Commercial shellfish harvesters in the area have been contacted by the council.

For further information please refer to Food Standards Scotland shellfish website: https://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/business-and-industry/industry-specific-advice/fish-and-shellfish

Maps of the affected areas are below:

Map of Loch Beag and the affected area.

Map of the affected area at Loch Eishort