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As of 7/26/2010 - 6:15 PM CST

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oyster

  1. Can I eat Louisiana seafood (oysters, fish, shrimp)?
    Yes. DHH’s Environmental Health Program is monitoring seafood to ensure it’s safe for consumption. Fishing areas impacted by the spill are closed to fishing and oyster collection. Any seafood available at retailers comes from non-closed waters. Seafood that is deemed unsafe will not be allowed on the market by regulatory agencies.
     
  2. How can I tell if an oyster is contaminated by oil?
    If an oyster is contaminated by oil, it will have an oily smell and taste and an oily appearance.
     
  3. If I’m on the water and I notice the presence of oil, who do I call?
    Leave the area and call the DHH Molluscan Shellfish Program’s 24 hour hotline at 1-800-256-2775, or the BP 24 hour hotline at 1-866-448-5816.

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