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June 13, 2024
Emergency Shellfish Closure: Mystery Bay <https://www.co.jefferson.wa.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=1365>
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Brad Stone, Environmental Health Specialist II
Jefferson County Public Health
360-385-9444 ext. 436
JEFFERSON COUNTY—Recent shellfish samples from Jefferson County were found to have high levels of the biotoxin that causes Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning (DSP), and the Washington State
Department of Health has closed Mystery Bay for recreational harvesting of all shellfish species. The closure does not affect Kilisut Harbor. Jefferson County Public Health and Washington
State Parks have posted warning signs at public access points.
Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning causes nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Diarrhea is the most commonly reported symptom. Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning toxin is not destroyed
by cooking or freezing. If symptoms are mild, call your health care provider and your local public health agency. If symptoms are severe, call 911 or have someone take you to your family
doctor.
To find out which areas in Washington are safe to harvest shellfish, please check the Shellfish Safety map at www.doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm <http://www.doh.wa.gov/ShellfishSafety.htm>
or call the Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632. For the latest information on regulations and seasons, visit the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife website at wdfw.wa.gov/fishing
<https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/> or call the Shellfish Rule Change Hotline at 1-866-880-5431.
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Jefferson County Public Health
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