Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified raised levels of shellfish toxin in Loch Roag on the West Coast of Lewis. .
Eating shellfish such as mussels, cockles, or razor fish from these areas may pose a risk to human health. Commercial shellfish harvesters in these areas have been contacted by the Comhairle and steps have been taken to postpone harvesting until algae levels subside.
It is a sensible precaution to avoid eating shellfish from the loch until further notice.