As the official start of summer approaches, federal officials are warning Americans to take extra precautions when eating oysters and clams to avoid a potentially deadly illness known as paralytic ...

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There’s nothing more summery than shucking some oysters, but you might want to think twice before you slurp them down—or at least check where your haul is coming from first. That’s because some ...

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from Oregon and Washington state as they may be contaminated with toxins that cause paralytic ...

A toxin that can cause "Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning" has been found in oysters, bay clams, and other shellfish from these states. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds ...

Last week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning regarding shellfish harvested from Netarts Bay and Tillamook Bay, Oregon, which may be contaminated with paralytic shellfish ...