Discovery Bay Shellfish Closure Expands Jefferson County

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  Discovery Bay shellfish harvests are closed to recreational harvests“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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  High PSP toxin levels were detected by the Washington Department of HealthNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The closure makes all Jefferson County waters off-limits for clams“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 makes all Jefferson County waters off-limits for oysters“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 makes all Jefferson County waters off-limits for mussels“This latest closure means that all of Jefferson County is now closed for all mollusc species.”
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  The closure makes all Jefferson County waters off-limits for scallops“This latest closure means that all of Jefferson County is now closed for all mollusc species.”
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  This closure affects residents who gather shellfish for personal useNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The toxins cannot be removed by cooking or freezing“The biotoxin is not destroyed by cooking or freezing.”
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  Jefferson County Public Health has posted warning signs at access points“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 advises anyone experiencing symptoms like tingling lips to seek medical help immediately“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. Anyone experiencing any of these symptoms after consuming shellfish should contact a health care provider immediately.”
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  Jefferson County Public Health advises anyone experiencing symptoms like difficulty breathing to seek medical help immediately“Anyone experiencing any of these symptoms after consuming shellfish should contact a health care provider immediately.”
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  The Washington Department of Health and WDFW provide updated safety maps“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 Washington Department of Health and WDFW provide hotlines for checking current shellfish safety conditions“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. For the latest information on regulations and seasons, visit wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/shellfish-beaches or call WDFW Fish Program customer service at 360-902-2700.”