Health warning over shellfish after E.coli found

Eating shellfish from parts of Argyll and Bute has been branded a risk to health after high levels of E.coli were found.

Raised levels of the bacteria were found in cockles during routine monitoring by the council’s environmental health team.

Kilfinichan Bay, Castle Stalker, Kerrera West, Kerrera East, Loch Craignish, Dunstaffnage, Loch na Cille and Loch Riddon are all potentially affected areas.

Health officials warn eating shellfish such as cockles, mussels, oysters or razor fish from these places may pose a risk.

KILMARNOCK