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Buck Bay Shellfish Farm oysters and clams - recalled due to high levels of PSP
3 years ago •source doh.wa.gov • business
117 East J. Young Road, Olga, 98279 Washington, United States
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is warning people to avoid eating oysters and clams harvested from Buck Bay on Orcas Island in San Juan County on July 26-27, following the detection of high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) in the shellfish. The shellfish were sold directly to consumers from Buck Bay Shellfish Farm retail market and restaurant on the island. As of July 27, there have been no reports of illness associated with these products.DOH detected the PSP through biotoxin monitoring – the shellfish tested had PSP levels nearly 4 times the allowable level for harvest. Buck Bay Growing Area is closed until further notice.
According to DOH, PSP symptoms can occur within minutes to a few hours of consuming contaminated shellfish. Death from PSP has occurred in less than 30 minutes. Symptoms can include:
- Tingling and numbness of the lips, tongue, fingers, and toes.
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
- Loss of coordination, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and total muscular paralysis with respiratory arrest (in severe cases).
If you are experiencing symptoms after eating these products it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If you have mild symptoms, call your health care provider right away. If symptoms are severe, call 911 or go to the emergency room immediately.
Source: doh.wa.gov/newsroom/unsafe-levels-paralytic-shellfish-poison-detected-orcas-island-shellfish
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