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December 20, 2023
Biotoxins can cause illness and death in humans and mammals that consume them.
December 17, 2023
“Biotoxins do not harm shellfish but can cause illness or death in humans and other mammals that consume them," said the news release.
December 16, 2023
High levels of the biotoxin which produces diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) were detected in shellfish prompting closure of recreational shellfish harvesting for all species in Dana Passage, Pickering Passage, and Peale Passage. Budd Inlet continues to be closed due to DSP. The closure area includes Burfoot Park, the Boston Harbor area, Hope Island, and much of Harstine Island.
August 6, 2022
Mashed found the best places to enjoy delicious oysters.
August 6, 2022
Mashed found the best places to enjoy delicious oysters.
August 5, 2022
Mashed found the best places to enjoy delicious oysters.
May 5, 2022
OLYMPIA -- The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has completed the annual water quality evaluation of the state’s commercial shellfish growing areas. Unfortunately, high fecal bacteria levels will lead to harvest restrictions in four of Washington’s 115 shellfish growing areas.