New Brunswick investigates an MSX oyster parasite outbreak, quarantining Spence Cove oysters.

New Brunswick is investigating a potential outbreak of the oyster parasite MSX (multinucleate sphere unknown) at Spence Cove, impacting the local oyster industry valued at $24 million annually. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is analyzing samples, while the province has imposed a quarantine, restricting oyster movement. MSX can significantly harm oyster populations but does not necessarily affect the safety of oysters for consumption. Test results are pending.

November 08, 2024
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