Shellfish Safety Levels Drop in Quilcene and Dabob Bays

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  Jefferson County Public Health announced that biotoxin levels in Quilcene Bay have dropped below the closure limit for certain shellfish species“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Jefferson County Public Health announced that biotoxin levels in Dabob Bay have dropped below the closure limit for certain shellfish species“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Jefferson County Public Health announced that littleneck clams are among the shellfish species with biotoxin levels below the closure limit“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Jefferson County Public Health announced that manila clams are among the shellfish species with biotoxin levels below the closure limit“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Jefferson County Public Health announced that mussels are among the shellfish species with biotoxin levels below the closure limit“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Jefferson County Public Health announced that oysters are among the shellfish species with biotoxin levels below the closure limit“Jefferson County, WA. Recent shellfish samples taken from Quilcene Bay and Dabob Bay indicate that the level of biotoxins has dropped below the closure limit for some shellfish species such as littleneck clams, manila clams, mussels, and oysters.”
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  Butter and varnish clams remain closed to recreational harvesting due to longer toxin retention“butter and varnish clams remain closed by the Washington Department of Health to recreational shellfish harvesting in both bays due to the fact that they retain toxins for a longer period of time.”
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  A Vibrio Warning remains in effect requiring all shellfish to be cooked“In addition, a Vibrio Warning is still in effect to cook all shellfish.”
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  Signs have been posted at public access points to inform residents and visitors“Jefferson County Public Health has posted signs at public access points indicating this change.”
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  Residents can check the Washington Department of Health's Shellfish Safety map at www.doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm“To find out which areas are safe to harvest shellfish in Washington, and for a link to the Washington Department of Fish and 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 can call the Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632 for updated information on safe harvesting areas“To find out which areas are safe to harvest shellfish in Washington, and for a link to the Washington Department of Fish and 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.”