Reported about 1 year ago
The FDA warns about potential contamination of oysters and clams from Netarts Bay and Tillamook Bay, Oregon, with toxins causing paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), advising people to avoid consuming these shellfish. PSP is caused by paralytic shellfish toxin produced in algae, which accumulates in molluscan shellfish and can be passed on to humans through consumption, leading to symptoms like tingling, respiratory paralysis, and more. PSP is life-threatening, with no specific treatment, but respiratory support can help survival. Cooking or freezing shellfish does not remove the toxins, emphasizing the importance of avoiding contaminated shellfish from unlicensed growers.
Source: YAHOO