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Is there a correlation between food poisoning from shellfish and the distance of the restaurant from the ocean?
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Yes, lower freshness: Distance to transport seafood may reduce freshness, thus increasing the possibility of spoilage and growth of bacteria and toxins.
Answered 12/8/2015
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