What are some of the problems that Red Tide can cause?
Yes, Red Tide can affect ones health in two major ways. One is if you eat seafood that has itself ingested a large amount of the HAB toxin. This can lead to a form of food poisoning called Neurotoxic shellfish poisoning. This causes both gastrointestinal symptoms as well as neurologic problems such as numbness, tingling and difficulty walking. However, these problems rarely lead to death.
