On Whidbey Island near Seattle, chef Vincent Nattress has a well-deserved reputation for making diners happy at his Orchard Kitchen. Yet his most impressive accomplishment just might be the way he ...

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.

A week after closing mussel harvesting across the Oregon Coast due to high levels of toxins, officials expanded that closure to include razor and bay clams. Oregon’s departments of Agriculture and the ...

Eating shellfish regularly supports immune, brain, and metabolic health. Shellfish provide protein, vitamin B12, and essential minerals with relatively low mercury levels. Improper preparation and ...