Shellfish harvesting and safety

Harvesting areas, closures, safety practices, contamination and illness, reporting and the sanitation program.

On social media

Map of harvesting areas, public notices of closures by region, reasons for closures and contact information.

Safety tips for shellfish harvesting, storage, handling and cooking, selling and buying and identification.

About shellfish poisoning, food safety and allergies, including symptoms and treatments.

Contact information for reporting shellfish food safety concerns.

Information on how we manage and monitor shellfish harvesting areas next to wastewater treatment plants.

How the federal government protects Canadians from the health risks of eating contaminated shellfish.