FDA warns against consuming shellfish from Netarts Bay and Tillamook Bay, Oregon, due to PSP toxin contamination. Oysters and clams impacted, distributed in multiple states. No reported illnesses as of May 30.
PSP arises from paralytic shellfish toxin produced by harmful algae. Shellfish can accumulate toxin, posing a risk to humans. Symptoms include tingling to respiratory paralysis, potentially life-threatening.
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