US EditionFDA Recalls Washington Oysters and Clams Over Norovirus Risk in 9 States
The FDA recalled oysters and Manila clams harvested from Drayton Harbor, Washington, distributed in nine states due to highly contagious norovirus contamination risk.
- On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for raw oysters and Manila clams harvested in Drayton Harbor, Washington between Feb. 13 and March 3.
- Health officials say norovirus is highly contagious and can spread through contaminated food, water, or contact, while food containing norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal.
- Restaurants and retailers were instructed to stop serving or selling Manila clams from the Lummi Indian Business Council in nine states and dispose of any remaining product immediately.
- The FDA urged consumers not to eat the shellfish and to report exposure to the FDA's Human Food Program; symptoms develop 12 to 48 hours after exposure, with recovery in 1 to 3 days.
- Officials cautioned the FDA did not specify how many oysters and clams may be contaminated, the Washington State Department of Health notified the FDA Wednesday, and the Lummi Indian Business Council issued a Friday warning amid mixed messages.
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Shellfish recalled in Oregon, Washington over possible norovirus contamination
The Food and Drug Administration is recalling oysters and clams that were harvested in Drayton Harbor, Washington between Feb. 13 and March 3 because they may be contaminated with norovirus. The agency said Monday that potentially contaminated Manila clams were harvested by the Lummi Indian Business Council and shipped to retailers in Washington, Oregon, California and six other states. Potentially contaminated raw oysters were harvested by Dray…
Shellfish recalled in Washington, Oregon over possible norovirus contamination
The Food and Drug Administration is recalling oysters and clams that were harvested in Drayton Harbor, Washington between Feb. 13 and March 3 because they may be contaminated with norovirus.
FDA Issues Warning About Washington Oysters Contaminated By Norovirus Distributed Across 9 States
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