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Loch Spelve Cockles

Official shellfish classification & closure context — information only.

DO NOT GATHER — active closure or warning in effect

Official classification

CCommercial classification C (requires relaying/processing before sale). Not permission for you to gather or eat. Classification varies seasonally (B/C); shown here as the strictest grade it holds.

Closure status

Common cockle (Cerastoderma edule) from AB 767 1963 04, Loch Spelve Cockles, North West Spelve in Pod 5, collected on 13/07/2026, has recorded a result above the action level for Ecoli (source: Scotland SMC)

Before you gather

  • This is information only. It is not advice that any area is safe to gather from, and not confirmation that shellfish are safe to eat.
  • Always check with the local authority Environmental Health Officer for current temporary closure and warning notices before gathering.
  • Follow Food Standards Agency guidance; biotoxin and contamination status can change quickly between monitoring samples.

Community observations

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Safe To Gather is an information tool, not a food-safety authority. Classification describes commercial controls, not personal permission; closure notices for England & Wales are issued by local authorities and are not listed centrally. Eating shellfish from unverified waters can cause serious illness — always confirm current status with the local authority and follow Food Standards Agency guidance before gathering.