Buck Bay Shellfish Farm oysters and clams - recalled due to high levels of PSP
1 year ago •source doh.wa.gov
Recall notice
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