The FDA is warning retailers and consumers against consuming Ruco's Shellfish oysters for possible norovirus contamination. The oysters were harvested from a portion of Hammersley Inlet in Washington state. The shellstock oysters were harvested from 12/02/2024 to 12/17/2024 by Ruco’s Shellfish (WA-1995-SS) from a portion of the Hammersley Inlet growing area in Washington state. They were distributed in Washington and Oregon and may have been sold in other states too. The FDA is waiting for confirmation on shipment to other states. Oysters that are contaminated with norovirus can cause illness, especially if they are eaten raw or lightly cooked. Oysters that are contaminated with the norovirus pathogen will look, smell, and taste normal and the texture will not be … [Read more...]
FDA Warns About Oysters From British Columbia, Canada
The FDA is warning the public, restaurants, and retailers about oysters from British Columbia, Canada growing areas BC 14-8 because they may be contaminated with norovirus. These oysters were exported to California. They are Fanny Bay, Sunseeker, and Cloudy Bay oysters that were originally harvested from British Columbia (BC), Canada growing area BC 14-8 Landfile (LF) # 0278741 on 11/27/2024 and 12/03/2024 and from growing area BC 14-8 LF # 0335309 on 12/03/2024 and 12/05/2024. The oysters were shipped to distributors and retailers in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, Canada and in California, and may have been distributed to other states as well. The photo is an example of a shellfish tag that would be attached to containers of oysters. Taylor Shellfish Canada has issued … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Against Rudy’s Shellfish Oysters and Manila Clams
The FDA is warning restaurants and food retailers against serving recently purchased Rudy's Shellfish oysters and Manila clams that may be contaminated with norovirus. The seafood was sold in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, and Washington. The oysters and clams were harvested from the Pickering Passage growing area in Washington. The Rudy's Shellfish oysters and Manila clams were harvested from November 15, 2024 to December 11, 2024 by Rudy's Shellfish (WA-1590-SS). The above photo is an example of a shellfish tag that would be attached to containers for reference. On December 12, 2024, Washington advised the FDA of a recall of oysters and Manila clams harvested from that company. The oysters may have been distributed to other states … [Read more...]
Norovirus Outbreak at Harvest Buffet in Tacoma, Washington
A suspected norovirus outbreak at the Harvest Buffet restaurant in Tacoma, Washington has sickened an unknown number of people, according to the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department. That restaurant is located at 3121 South 38th Street in Tacoma. People in the same group but who live in different households reported gastrointestinal symptoms on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, after eating at the restaurant in Sunday, October 6, 2024. The meal was the only common source of food among members of that group. There was no information about patient age range or whether or not anyone has been hospitalized. The restaurant was closed on Thursday, October 10, 2024 for cleaning and sanitizing. It will be closed for at least 24 hours. Norovirus is very contagious and is spread through … [Read more...]
Do Not Eat Certain IQF Oysters From Korea For Norovirus
Do not eat certain IQF oysters from Korea because they are associated with a norovirus outbreak in Hawaii, according to the FDA. On June 13, 2024, the Hawaii Department of Health told the FDA about an outbreak of norovirus that is associated with the consumption of certain IQF oysters from Central Fisheries Co., LTD (KR-6-SP), ROK, that were harvested on February 28, 2023 from Designated Area No. 2, with use by date of February 28, 2025 and Lot Code # C-20230228. The number of patients and illness onset dates were not disclosed. The Republic of Korea advised the FDA that Central Fisheries voluntarily recalled certain oysters on June 19, 2024. The recall includes those individually quick frozen (IQF) oysters. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in Hawaii and … [Read more...]
Recall of JBR’s Frozen Oysters For Norovirus Updated
The recall of JBR's frozen oysters for possible norovirus has been updated to include more lot numbers. There are illnesses associated with the consumption of these raw oysters. JBR (KR_15-SP) Tongyeong, Republic of Korea is recalling all frozen half shell oysters that were harvested between November 26, 2023 and February 14, 2024 for possible norovirus contamination. The recalled oysters were processed by JBR between November 27, 2023 and February 15, 2024. The lot numbers of the recalled oysters are B231126, B231128, B231129, B231130, B231201, B231202, B231204, B231205, B231206, B231209, B231225, B231226, B231227, B240102, B240103, B240104, B240109, B240111, B240114, B240201, B240203, B240204, and B240214. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in these … [Read more...]
Illnesses Associated with Coho Cafe in Issaquah, Washington
Illnesses associated with Coho Cafe in Issaquah, Washington have been reported by the King County Department of Health. At least six people were sickened. there were no hospitalizations. That restaurant is located at 6130 East Lake Sammamish Parkway SE A in Issaquah. The meal date range is from March 11, 2024 to April 5, 2024. The illness onset date range is from March 12, 204 to April 6, 2024. The current inspection rating for the restaurant is good. Public Health started an outbreak investigation into illnesses associated with Coho Cafe and did not find a specific food or drink item that may have caused the illnesses. This outbreak appears to be over. Everyone who was sickened developed symptoms of a gastrointestinal illness, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Norm Bloom and Son Oysters May Contain Norovirus
The FDA is warning restaurants and retailers that Norm Bloom and Son oysters that were harvested in Westport, Connecticut may contain norovirus. The oysters were harvested on February 20, 2024 and have the lot number 207. The restaurants that may have received the oysters are in these states: Connecticut (CT), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Minnesota (MN), New Jersey (NJ), Ohio (OH), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC) and Texas (TX). In addition, consumers in those states may have purchased the oysters (CT-069-SS, AQ), also with harvest date 2/20/2024 and lot 207. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture, is conducting the recall. The Norm Bloom and Son oysters are associated with a norovirus outbreak in … [Read more...]
Do Not Eat Acuacultura Integral De Baja Oysters, Says FDA
Do not eat Acuacultura Integral De Baja Oysters, the FDA says, because they may be contaminated with norovirus and there is an outbreak linked to them. The oysters in question were harvested on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/19, 2023, 12/23/2023, or 12/29/2023. The full name of the company that harvested the oysters is Acuacultura Integral De Baja California SA de CV - MX 4 SS. The oysters were harvested from harvest area Laguna Manuela, B.C., Mexico on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, or 12/23/2023, or from harvest area Laguna De Guerrero Negro, B.C., Mexico on 12/15/2023, 12/16/2023, 12/19/2023, or 12/29/2023. The oysters were sold to restaurants and retailers in California and may have been sold to restaurants in other states as well. Oysters that are contaminated with norovirus can cause … [Read more...]
FDA: Avoid Sociedad Acuicola GolPac Oysters From Mexico
The FDA is telling restaurants to not sell or serve Sociedad Acuicola GolPac Oysters that were harvested on 12/18/2023 or 12/27/2023 because they may be contaminated with norovirus. The oysters were harvested from Bahia Salina, Sonora, Mexico. The California Department of Public Health told the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus in San Diego County, California that has been linked to consumption of oysters from a specific harvest location in Mexico. The number of people sickened is not being released at this time. Mexican Shellfish Authorities have launched an investigation into the source of the virus and have closed the Bahia Salina growing area to harvest as of 1/12/2024. The oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California and may have been sold in other … [Read more...]
