Most coastal residents have heard about Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning and the dangers that it poses to humans. But it’s not just people that can get sick or even die from eating toxic mussels, clams ...

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.

Although most major food allergies begin in childhood, one allergy in particular stands apart: shellfish. An allergy to shellfish may develop any time during a person’s life, but tends to present in ...

The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to avoid shellfish from Oregon and Washington that could be “contaminated with paralytic shellfish toxins.” The shellfish include oysters and bay ...

Shellfish include various mollusks, oysters, and crustaceans that are highly rich in antioxidants, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Following the rise in shellfish consumption rates throughout the ...

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 ...