Washington bans shellfish harvesting after high levels of toxins found
date:Aug 31, 2018
lip, finger and toe tingling before potentially advancing to loss of limb control, difficulty breathing and nausea. In some instances, muscles paralysis and death can occur within 30 minutes, the Department of Health reports.

Washington authorities said the PSP has been discovered in clams, geoducks, scallops, mussels and oysters at the beaches.

State officials posted an interactive map of places where shellfish harvesting is prohibited.



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