MANILA, Philippines- Ligtas kainin ang bangus, ayon sa Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) nitong Biyernes matapos makitaan ang mga sample ng isda ng microplastic sa Mindanao.
Sinabi ng BFAR na walang “concrete evidence yet” sa negatibong epekto na maaaring makuha mula sa pagkain ng bangus na may microplastic. “As there is no concrete evidence of negative effects of microplastic ingestion at the current level of contamination present in our environment, consuming bangus is safe provided that they are fresh and properly processed or cooked,” the BFAR pointed out. “In the Philippines, there are no health advisories raised with regards to bangus consumption that tested positive in microplastics,” dagdag nito.
“The DA-BFAR will continue to collaborate with the DOST with regards to studies related to microplastics. The DA-BFAR also supports the call to have a consensus within the scientific community about the acceptable tolerance level of microplastic contaminationto identify the potential risks on humans.”
Ito ang naging pahayag ng BFAR kasunod ng pag-aaral ng Department of Science and Technology kung saan nadiskubre ang microplastics sa bangus samples mula sa Mindanao.
Hinikayat din ang publiko na itapon nang maayos ang mga plastic upang maiwasan ang polusyon sa katubigan.
“The DA-BFAR will continue to remain vigilant in ensuring that all fish commodities sold in the markets are safe and free from any harmful substances, which will only be achievable through consistent observance of sustainable aquatic resource management,” anito. RNT/SA
