"MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against eating 'double dead' fish, following the massive fishkill that has struck Taal Lake.
Some people in Batangas province are reportedly eating double-dead fish instead of throwing them away.
The DOH said people who eat such fish, even if cooked, will cause illnesses or even death.
The department said symptoms of illnesses related to eating double-dead fish include vomiting, dizziness, and parts of the body becoming swollen.
Lawyer Benjamin Tabios of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said fish that have died and floated on lakes or seas contain harmful bacteria.
He added that such fish can cause food poisoning.
Fish that died from a fishkill can still be used as fertilizer, according to BFAR."
Some people in Batangas province are reportedly eating double-dead fish instead of throwing them away.
The DOH said people who eat such fish, even if cooked, will cause illnesses or even death.
The department said symptoms of illnesses related to eating double-dead fish include vomiting, dizziness, and parts of the body becoming swollen.
Lawyer Benjamin Tabios of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said fish that have died and floated on lakes or seas contain harmful bacteria.
He added that such fish can cause food poisoning.
Fish that died from a fishkill can still be used as fertilizer, according to BFAR."
