Material for Testing

Attachment 9 - Materials to test

Shellfish HAB toxin materials to test

Type of material	Graphic/ Screenshot	Message	Testing presentation
Social media post		You can’t see, taste, or smell toxins from algae in shellfish. Check for and follow local shellfish advisories before eating any shellfish you collect yourself. More ways to avoid getting sick: cdc.gov/habs	Show social media post on slide, read copy aloud
Social media post		Eating shellfish from waters with harmful algae can make you sick. Check for local advisories from your state government before collecting shellfish. Where to find advisories: cdc.gov/habs	Show social media post on slide, read copy aloud
Social media post		You can’t see, taste, or smell algae toxins in shellfish. Cooking won’t remove them either. Avoid food poisoning by following shellfish guidelines posted on your state’s website or near the water. More about algae toxins: cdc.gov/habs	Show social media post on slide, read copy aloud
Social media post		Before you collect and eat shellfish, check shellfish advisories from your local government. Tasteless and odorless toxins can contaminate shellfish and give you food poisoning. More ways to avoid getting sick: cdc.gov/habs	Show social media post on slide, read copy aloud
Social media post		Coastal states test shellfish for algae toxins (poisons). If levels in shellfish are unsafe, they’ll close harvesting areas to protect you. Always follow local advisories to avoid getting food poisoning from shellfish you harvest. Where to find advisories: cdc.gov/habs	Show social media post on slide, read copy aloud
Social media post		Eating contaminated shellfish you’ve collected yourself can cause mild to life-threatening symptoms. Avoid getting sick by checking your state’s website for advisories before collecting shellfish. More possible symptoms: cdc.gov/habs	Show social media post on slide, read copy aloud
Social media post		Seafood sold in U.S. stores or restaurants must meet safety standards. However, these standards don’t apply to seafood you collect yourself. Always check for advisories from your local government before eating seafood you collect yourself. Find out why: cdc.gov/habs	Show social media post on slide, read copy aloud
Social media post		Feel sick after eating shellfish you collected yourself? Contact a healthcare provider or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. They can help you feel better. Get more info about symptoms: cdc.gov/habs	Show social media post on slide, read copy aloud
Website information		Information on Preventing Illnesses Caused by Harmful Algal Blooms | Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)-Associated Illness | CDC	Show webpage content using web link
Website information		Information on How People and Animals Get Sick From Harmful Algal Blooms | Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)-Associated Illness | CDC	Show webpage content using web link
PDF		Diseases and conditions caused by eating seafood contaminated with algal toxins	Show PDF