What generalized risk associated with contaminated mollusks might apply to cuttlefish, even if less commonly confirmed than for bivalves?
Answer
Paralytic, neurotoxic, or diarrhetic shellfish poisoning.
While the text notes that cuttlefish may not be the primary vectors for certain syndromes as often as bivalves (like oysters or clams), the general risk framework for seafood contamination remains applicable. This includes the potential presence of marine toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning, neurotoxic shellfish poisoning, or diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, contingent upon the specific environmental conditions allowing for their contamination of any mollusk or cephalopod consumed.
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