Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall …
2 days ago · Fifteen people became ill with norovirus-like illness after eating the Louisiana oysters harvested from Area 3 at several New Orleans restaurants between Jan. 15 and Jan. 31.
What to know about Norovirus and Oysters | Food Poison Journal
Proper hand washing is the best way to prevent the spread of norovirus. Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) pose the greatest risk, and any serving may be contaminated with norovirus; there is no way to detect a contaminated oyster, clam, or mussel from a safe one.
Seafood Recall in More Than 15 States Over Norovirus Fears
Dec 20, 2024 · Oysters and clams have been recalled over potential norovirus contamination, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week. On Monday, the FDA warned restaurants, food retailers, and...
LDH recalls oysters and closes Oyster Harvesting Area 3
3 days ago · All Louisiana oysters harvested outside of Area 3 as well as all other Louisiana seafood statewide are safe for consumption. Norovirus is a virus that causes the "stomach flu," or vomiting and diarrhea, in people. Norovirus usually begins 12 to 48 hours after exposure. Symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping.
FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and ...
Oysters and clams contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing norovirus may look, smell,...
Oyster, clam recall: Norovirus concerns spark multi-state recall
Dec 19, 2024 · The United States Food and Drug Administration issued multiple advisories on Wednesday for oysters and clams that they say could be contaminated with norovirus, a serious gastrointestinal...
FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and ...
Oysters contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten raw, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing norovirus may look, smell, and...
CDPH Warns of Possible Norovirus Infections from Raw Oysters …
Dec 17, 2024 · Norovirus is a highly contagious virus and can be spread easily from person-to-person, through contaminated surfaces and by eating contaminated food, including raw or undercooked oysters. Common symptoms include vomiting, …
FDA Advises Restaurants and Retailers Not to Serve or Sell and ...
Oysters contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing norovirus may look, smell, and...
Oyster recall sparks fourth warning by FDA over norovirus fears
Jan 2, 2025 · The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an urgent recall for shellstock oysters harvested by Ruco's Shellfish in Washington state's Hammersley Inlet between December 2 and 17, citing...