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Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Razor clam harvesting reopens on parts of Oregon Coast after toxic levels drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Razor Clams on the Central Coast have been deemed safe by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and are now available for harvesting. Razor clam harvesting is now open from Cascade Head to Cape Blanco, but remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border for the public's safety. Harvesting of mussels, bay clams, and crabs remains open along the entirety of the Oregon Coast. Ex-military father at large after 3 daughters found dead in central Washington Closures have been maintained due to the presence of domoic acid in razor clams at unhealthy levels, and regular closings and openings can be expected throughout the year. Marine biotoxins such as domoic acid are produced by microscopic plankton, and typically exist at low levels. These toxins can affect shellfish, which are filter-feeders which ingest any and all particles they come into contact with. While the biotoxins do not affect the shellfish negatively, they can be very harmful to humans and animals that consume them. Levels of biotoxins periodically rise and fall, but now that the domoic acid levels in razor clams have dropped, the ODFW has ruled them safe for consumption. The ODA will continue to monitor the shellfish toxin levels weekly. Jury rules in favor of Black firefighter's racial discrimination case against City of Portland Domoic acid has been proven to contribute to short and long-term memory loss. Even in shellfish with low levels of the acid, large quantities eaten per year may cause Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, and health officials recommend that people eat no more than 15 razor clams per month for 12 consecutive months. This is an interim advisory while more data is collected. A license is required to harvest shellfish. Daily and yearly passes can be purchased online or in-person from the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Scoop
25-04-2025
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- Scoop
Food Recall: Frozen Anchovies Recalled Due To Presence Of A Marine Biotoxin
Press Release – New Zealand Food Safety The affected products were sold at a small number of supermarkets and specialty stores. New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Pendarves Ltd in its recall of a specific range of imported frozen anchovies due to the presence of a marine biotoxin. 'Testing of the product has found the presence of domonic acid, a neurotoxin produced by certain algae that can cause Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning in humans,' says New Zealand Food Safety's Acting Deputy Director-General Claire McDonald. 'These products should not be eaten. You can return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If that's not possible, throw it out.' The affected products were sold at a small number of supermarkets and specialty stores. Visit NZFS's recall page for up-to-date information and photographs of the affected product. New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notifications of associated illness. Symptoms are mainly gastrointestinal, especially at low toxin levels. These usually appear within 24 hours of eating and may include vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. In more serious cases there can be neurological symptoms. These can take up to 3 days to develop and can range from headaches and dizziness to memory loss and, for severe cases, coma. If you have consumed any of this product and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice. The products have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported. The vast majority of food sold in New Zealand is safe, but sometimes problems can occur. Help keep yourself and your family safe by subscribing to our recall alerts. Information on how to subscribe is on the NZFS food recall page: More information about illness caused by algae, including Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, can be found on our website
Scoop
25-04-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Food Recall: Frozen Anchovies Recalled Due To Presence Of A Marine Biotoxin
New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Pendarves Ltd in its recall of a specific range of imported frozen anchovies due to the presence of a marine biotoxin. 'Testing of the product has found the presence of domonic acid, a neurotoxin produced by certain algae that can cause Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning in humans,' says New Zealand Food Safety's Acting Deputy Director-General Claire McDonald. 'These products should not be eaten. You can return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If that's not possible, throw it out.' The affected products were sold at a small number of supermarkets and specialty stores. Visit NZFS's recall page for up-to-date information and photographs of the affected product. New Zealand Food Safety has not received any notifications of associated illness. Symptoms are mainly gastrointestinal, especially at low toxin levels. These usually appear within 24 hours of eating and may include vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal cramps. In more serious cases there can be neurological symptoms. These can take up to 3 days to develop and can range from headaches and dizziness to memory loss and, for severe cases, coma. If you have consumed any of this product and are concerned for your health, contact your health professional, or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice. The products have been removed from store shelves and have not been exported. The vast majority of food sold in New Zealand is safe, but sometimes problems can occur. Help keep yourself and your family safe by subscribing to our recall alerts. Information on how to subscribe is on the NZFS food recall page: More information about illness caused by algae, including Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, can be found on our website
RNZ News
25-04-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Frozen anchovies in recall over biotoxin threat
The toxic products were sold at a small number of supermarkets and specialty stores. Photo: Supplied / MPI New Zealand Food Safety is recalling a range of frozen anchovies imported from America after detecting marine biotoxin in the product. Testing has found the presence of domonic acid which can cause Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning in humans. Food Safety's Acting Deputy Director-General Claire McDonald says the toxic products were sold at a small number of supermarkets and specialty stores. "These products should not be eaten. You can return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If that's not possible, throw it out," she said. The anchovies have been sold at Pak'N'Save. Photo: Supplied / MPI New Zealand Food Safety said it had not been notified of consumers getting sick. Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning can cause gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal cramps usually within 24 hours of consumption. Food Safety said more serious cases can cause a range neurological symptoms like headaches, dizziness and memory loss and, for severe cases, coma. These can take up to three days to develop, it said. Food Safety urged those with health concerns to contact their health professional. It said the products had been removed from store shelves and had not been exported. The product is sold frozen or thawed at: More information can be found on the MPI recall webpage.
