Lifting of public warning: Gathering of shellfish, Snake Bank area

Northland District Health Board's Health Protection Unit advises the public that monitoring of shellfish samples from Snake Bank, Whangarei Harbour, has shown a reduction in the levels of bacteria to below regulatory levels.

The public are therefore advised that the warning against taking shellfish from the Snake Bank area and lower Whangarei Harbour has now been lifted.

The public is reminded that if in doubt about the safety of shellfish, they should contact the Health Protection Unit. Anyone who becomes ill after eating shellfish should consult their doctor.

Members of the public with queries about this information should call any of the following:

·         Elizabeth Watts, Northland DHB Shellfish Programme Coordinator, 021 617774
·         Phill Freeman, Northland DHB Animal Product Officer, 021 463296
·         Whangarei Hospital, 09 430 4100 and ask the switchboard to page the on-call Health Protection Officer.



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For further information, please contact:

Clare Blackburn, Communications Manager

Northland District Health Board 

Phone (09) 430 4101 ext 3315