GREAT BAY (DCOMM):--- The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour is advising residents not to consume any fish from the country's ponds. Observations were made on Sunday of individuals catching fish from the Salt Pond for possible human consumption.
The Salt Pond fish could be poisonous and residents should refrain from eating fish from the Salt Pond of Fresh Water Pond.
Fish poisoning symptoms can occur anywhere from two to 12 hours after eating fish. Symptoms include: abdominal cramps, diarrhea (severe and watery), nausea and vomiting.
Residents and other persons are strongly advised to leave the fish, do not take them home to cook as the fish are not fit for human consumption.
