US EditionRaw Oysters and Clams Recalled in 9 U.S. States over Possible Norovirus Contamination
FDA warns consumers and retailers after recall of oysters and clams harvested mid-February to early March due to norovirus contamination risk across nine states.
- The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall Monday for Manila clams harvested by Lummi Indian Business Council and raw oysters harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company, dated Feb. 13 through March 3, 2026.
- Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, causes stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, and people usually develop symptoms 12 to 48 hours after exposure with recovery in 1 to 3 days.
- Federal officials said the recalled clams and oysters were distributed in at least nine states, with oysters sent to Washington and clams to Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York and Oregon.
- Restaurants and food retailers were told to dispose of potentially affected seafood immediately and decontaminate surfaces, while restaurant employees must increase handwashing; consumers experiencing symptoms should contact a healthcare provider and report to their local Health Department and the FDA's Human Food Program.
- Investigators are continuing to probe the exposure and assist state authorities, while the FDA said contaminated shellfish may look, smell and taste normal, complicating detection.
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The New York LedgerClams, raw oysters recalled over possible norovirus contamination across 9 states: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced a recall for clams and raw oysters over concerns that they may be contaminated with norovirus, a contagious infection commonly known as the stomach flu.The recall affects Manila clams harvested by Lummi Indian Business Council that were distributed to restaurants and food retailers in nine states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washingto…
FDA issues recall for certain oysters and clams over norovirus risk
BLAINE, Wash. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers not to eat, and retailers not to serve or sell certain oysters and clams as they could potentially be contaminated with norovirus.The FDA issued a recall on Monday for Manila clams harvested by Lummi Indian Business Council, and raw oysters harvested by Drayton […]
On Monday (March 9), the U.S. federal government issued a recall order for clams and oysters sold in at least nine states, including New York and California, due to concerns that the foods may be contaminated with norovirus, a contagious virus commonly known as "gastrointestinal flu."
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