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Bonneville Seattle is raising funds for the construction of a second Fisher House at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma and we need your help.
King County beaches are closed to recreational
shellfish harvesting because of potentially
dangerous levels of a toxin, known as P.S.P. (MyNorthwest.com/File)
Toxin closes King County beaches to shellfish harvest
on July 20, 2012 @ 2:06 pm (Updated: 11:20 am - 7/21/12 )King County beaches are closed to recreational shellfish harvesting because of potentially dangerous levels of a toxin, known as P.S.P.
Sampling shows high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison, a potent neurotoxin that is naturally occuring, according to the state Health Department.
People who harvest shellfish are urged to check with the state's Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632 or check the website.
The King County closure affects the harvest of clams, oysters, mussels, scallops, other species of mollusks and invertebrates.
Crab meat is typically not affected by P.S.P.
Cooking or freezing does not destroy the toxin. The toxin cannot be detected by sight, only by a laboratory test.
The closure does not affect the commercial harvest of shellfish.
Tim Haeck,
KIRO Radio Reporter
Tim Haeck is a news reporter with KIRO Radio. While Tim is one of our go-to, no-nonsense reporters, he also has a sensationally dry sense of humor and it will surprise some to learn he is a weekend warrior.
Tim Haeck is a news reporter with KIRO Radio. While Tim is one of our go-to, no-nonsense reporters, he also has a sensationally dry sense of humor and it will surprise some to learn he is a weekend warrior.
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