The Claim

Marine toxins in seafood originate from the consumption of toxin-producing algae by shellfish or from bacterial growth in fish due to improper handling, and ingestion of such contaminated seafood can result in serious health risks for both humans and livestock.

Source: Natural Food Toxins and its Ayurvedic Purview

What the research says

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In plain English

Seafood can become dangerous to eat if shellfish eat toxic algae or if fish aren't stored properly and bacteria grow. Eating this contaminated seafood can make people and animals seriously sick.

See the scientific wording

Marine toxins in seafood arise from consumption of toxin-producing algae by shellfish or from bacterial growth in fish due to improper handling, and ingestion of these contaminated foods may lead to serious health threats in humans and livestock.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Natural Food Toxins and its Ayurvedic Purview

    The study says that bad toxins in seafood can come from algae or bacteria, and eating contaminated seafood can make people and animals very sick — which matches the claim.

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