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Discovery Bay is closed to recreational shellfish harvesting“Therefore, DOH has closed Discovery Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops.”
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The closure is due to high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxin“For Immediate ReleaseContact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301Jefferson County, WA. Shellfish samples from Discovery Bay tested by the Washington Department of Health (DOH) have high levels of the biotoxin that causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). Therefore, DOH has closed Discovery Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops.”
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The closure is according to the Washington Department of Health“For Immediate ReleaseContact: Michael Dawson, Water Quality ManagerJefferson County Public Health360-385-9444 ext. 301Jefferson County, WA. Shellfish samples from Discovery Bay tested by the Washington Department of Health (DOH) have high levels of the biotoxin that causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). Therefore, DOH has closed Discovery Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops.”
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The closure affects all molluscan shellfish“Therefore, DOH has closed Discovery Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops. This latest closure means that all of Jefferson County is now closed for all mollusc species.”
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The closure affects clams“Therefore, DOH has closed Discovery Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops.”
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The closure affects oysters“Therefore, DOH has closed Discovery Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops.”
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The closure affects mussels“Therefore, DOH has closed Discovery Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops.”
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The closure affects scallops“Therefore, DOH has closed Discovery Bay for the recreational harvest of all species of molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops.”
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All of Jefferson County is closed for such harvesting“This latest closure means that all of Jefferson County is now closed for all mollusc species.”
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Jefferson County Public Health has placed 'Danger – Toxic Shellfish' signs“Jefferson County Public Health has posted “Danger – Toxic Shellfish” signs at public access points in the area.”
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Jefferson County Public Health has placed 'Danger – Toxic Shellfish' signs at public access points“Jefferson County Public Health has posted “Danger – Toxic Shellfish” signs at public access points in the area.”
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PSP can cause tingling lips and tongue“Symptoms of PSP can appear within minutes or hours, and usually begin with tingling lips and tongue, moving to the hands and feet, followed by difficulty breathing and paralysis.”
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PSP can cause difficulty breathing“Symptoms of PSP can appear within minutes or hours, and usually begin with tingling lips and tongue, moving to the hands and feet, followed by difficulty breathing and paralysis.”
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PSP can cause paralysis“Symptoms of PSP can appear within minutes or hours, and usually begin with tingling lips and tongue, moving to the hands and feet, followed by difficulty breathing and paralysis.”
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Symptoms of PSP appear within minutes“Symptoms of PSP can appear within minutes or hours, and usually begin with tingling lips and tongue, moving to the hands and feet, followed by difficulty breathing and paralysis.”
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The biotoxin is from marine plankton Alexandrium“Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning can be fatal. Illness is caused by eating shellfish contaminated with toxins from the naturally occurring marine plankton Alexandrium.”
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The biotoxin remains even after cooking“The biotoxin is not destroyed by cooking or freezing.”
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The biotoxin remains even after freezing“The biotoxin is not destroyed by cooking or freezing.”
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Residents are directed to check www.doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm for safe harvesting information“To find out which areas are safe to harvest shellfish in Washington and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) harvesting seasons and rules, please check the map at www.doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm or call the Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632.”
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Residents are directed to call the Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632 for safe harvesting information“To find out which areas are safe to harvest shellfish in Washington and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) harvesting seasons and rules, please check the map at www.doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm or call the Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632.”
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The closure does not affect shrimp“The closure does not include shrimp or crab, nor commercially available shellfish.”
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The closure does not affect crab“The closure does not include shrimp or crab, nor commercially available shellfish.”
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The closure does not affect commercially available shellfish“The closure does not include shrimp or crab, nor commercially available shellfish.”