Posted on Apr 7, 2022
A norovirus outbreak is linked to raw oysters distributed in 13 states, the FDA says
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https://www.npr.org/2022/04/06/ [login to see] /norovirus-outbreak-raw-oysters-distributed-13-states-fda-canada
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that it is working with federal and local authorities on a multistate outbreak of norovirus illnesses linked to raw oysters.
The oysters were harvested in the south and central parts of Baynes Sound, British Columbia, Canada, and have been distributed to restaurants and businesses in the following states, the FDA said: California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas and Washington state.
"The FDA and the states conducted a trace forward investigation to determine where the raw oysters were distributed and to ensure they're removed from the food supply. Retailers should not serve raw oysters harvested from the following harvest locations within British Columbia, BC 14-8 and BC 14-15, with harvest starting as early as January 31, 2022, which will be printed on product tags," the agency said. "Oysters can cause illness if eaten raw, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. Food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal."
The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that it is working with federal and local authorities on a multistate outbreak of norovirus illnesses linked to raw oysters.
The oysters were harvested in the south and central parts of Baynes Sound, British Columbia, Canada, and have been distributed to restaurants and businesses in the following states, the FDA said: California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Texas and Washington state.
"The FDA and the states conducted a trace forward investigation to determine where the raw oysters were distributed and to ensure they're removed from the food supply. Retailers should not serve raw oysters harvested from the following harvest locations within British Columbia, BC 14-8 and BC 14-15, with harvest starting as early as January 31, 2022, which will be printed on product tags," the agency said. "Oysters can cause illness if eaten raw, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. Food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal."
A norovirus outbreak is linked to raw oysters distributed in 13 states, the FDA says
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I used to eat oysters on the half shell, they were very good. Now I don't trust where they are harvested from.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
MAJ Bob Miyagishima I Love them Too but I still remember My Last Bout with Noro Virus. I'll Pass even though it was more than a Decade ago. I can only think of 2 situations that I've had that I Dislike More than My Crohn's, Noro Virus (Thankfully it is Over Very Quickly, Usually 24 Hours and You're Good) and Salmonella which I've done Several Times. Usually from Fried Chicken On-Base or Near Base. Symptoms can be a Pain for 3 days
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