During One Health Month, learn how the Department of Health works to keep shellfish safe for all
Shellfish are a great food source, and we have a lot of them here in Washington. In fact, Washington is one of the top producers of farmed shellfish in the United States.
There’s a lot to love about shellfish. They aren’t just a good source of lean protein, healthy fats, and minerals. Eating shellfish can help reduce your carbon footprint, and purchasing Washington shellfish can support the local economy.
But occasionally, people do get sick from eating shellfish.
Learn about the network of people who work together so you can eat shellfish with confidence and what you can do to protect yourself from illness.
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