Heath Regulators Warn Southern California Lethal Acid In Fish

Heath Regulators Warn Southern California Lethal Acid In Fish
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Citing concerns over the domoic acid poisoning that has already sickened hundreds of birds, state health regulators on Friday urged people not to eat certain types of seafood -- including shellfish and sardines -- caught by recreational fishermen off most of the Southern California coast.

The warning also covers the organs of commercially sold lobster and crabs as well as those caught by recreational anglers.

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