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What is the Washington recorded hotline for shellfish biotoxin closures?

1-800-562-5632.

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  2. 1-800-555-1212
  3. 1-800-222-1222

Why: The state Department of Health runs a recorded hotline and a Shellfish Safety Map for closures. Check them on the day you harvest.

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Answer: 1-800-562-5632. The state Department of Health runs a recorded hotline and a Shellfish Safety Map for closures. Check them on the day you harvest.

  1. Washington DOH Recreational Shellfish doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish
    Recorded Hotline for Biotoxin Closures: 1-800-562-5632
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Washington DOH Marine Biotoxins doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illnesses/biotoxins
    The only way to know that shellfish are safe from toxins is to test them.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. Washington DOH Marine Biotoxins doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/shellfish/recreational-shellfish/illnesses/biotoxins
    not all beaches have signs
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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