Oysters that are associated with a norovirus outbreak, and clams are being recalled in Washington state, according to the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC). There is a norovirus outbreak in that state that has sickened at least 11 people. Oysters are filter feeders, which means that as seawater flows through them, they trap their food and can also trap pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. Then when the oysters are eaten raw or undercooked, they can make someone sick. The recalled oysters are from Growing Area Drayton Harbor. The recall dates are February 13, 2026 through March 3, 2026. All species of oysters are included in this recall. The recalled shellfish are Drayton Harbor Oyster Company (WA-1723-SS) harvested oysters, Lummi Indian; and Business Council … [Read more...]
Norovirus Outbreak in WA Linked to British Columbia Oysters
A norovirus outbreak in Washington state is linked to British Columbia oysters, according to the Washington State Department of Health. There are 11 people who are sick with this virus. Between January 18, 2026 and February 2, 2026, 11 people from five different meal parties in Washington reported norovirus symptoms after consuming the raw oysters. The FDA advised restaurants to stop selling these oysters on February 13, 2026 and expanded the advisory on February 18, 2026. The oysters were harvested between December 22, 2025 and February 4, 2026 from BC 17-20 (Nanoose Bay) with CLF number 1401656 by Stellar Bay Shellfish of British Columbia, Canada. The oysters were sold under these brand names: Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, and Stellar Bay Gold. If you are purchasing … [Read more...]
Stellar Bay Oysters Recalled in Canada Amid Norovirus Outbreak
Stellar Bay Oysters are being recalled in Canada amid a norovirus outbreak in that country. The number of people sickened is not mentioned in the recall notice. The recalling firm is Stellar Bay Shellfish Ltd. The oysters were sold in the province of British Columbia at the retail level and were also sold to hotels, restaurants and institutions. They may also have been distributed in other provinces and territories. You can see more pictures of product labels and tags at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency web site. The recalled products include Stellar Bay Shellfish Farmed Oyster, Kusshi packaged in 5 dozen count. There is no UPC number for this product. The harvest date is 01-29-26. The process date is 01-29-26, and the harvest area/location is BC-17-20 Nanoose bay CLF … [Read more...]
British Columbia Oysters Recalled For Norovirus Outbreak
The FDA is advising restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell certain British Columbia oysters that are potentially contaminated with norovirus. The state of California released information about an illness outbreak related to these oysters on February 6, 2026, but did not specify the pathogen. The oysters are Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, or Stellar Bay Gold oysters harvested by Stellar Bay Shellfish from British Columbia, Canada harvest area BC 17-20 (Nanoose Bay), with CLF number 1401656. The original harvest dates are 12/30/2025, 1/20/2026, 1/26/2026, and 1/29/2026. The oysters were sold to restaurants and food retailers in these states: California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. They may have been sold … [Read more...]
Recall of Frozen Raw Oysters From Korea For Norovirus Updated
The recall of frozen raw oysters from Korea for possible norovirus contamination has been updated by the FDA because there are more lot codes, more harvest dates, and another type of frozen oyster included in the warning. The original lot code was B250112 and the frozen raw half shell oysters were harvested on January 12, 2025. There is a norovirus outbreak associated with the consumption of the oysters with that specific lot code. The recall is now for all frozen raw half shell oysters as well as individually quick frozen (IQF) oyster products harvested between December 30, 2024 and February 6, 2025 from Designated Area No. 1 and processed by JBR KR-15-SP. The frozen raw half shell oysters have the lot codes B250103, B250106, B250112, B250114, B250119, B250121, B250123, and … [Read more...]
Frozen Raw Half Shell Korean Oysters Recalled For Norovirus
The FDA is warning restaurants, retailers, and consumers to not serve or eat certain frozen raw half shell Korean oysters because they may be contaminated with norovirus. The oysters were harvested on January 30, 2025 from harvest area Designated Area 1 in the Republic of Korea (ROK). There are illnesses associated with the consumption of these oysters. The oysters were distributed to the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Nevada, Texas, Utah, and Washington and may have been distributed to other states. These oysters were recalled by the importer, Khee Trading Inc. of Compton, California on May 19, 2025. The California Department of Public Health notified the FDA about the outbreak on May 19, 2025. The photo is a reference as an example of a product … [Read more...]
FDA Updates Safety Alert on Oyster Norovirus Outbreak in CA
FDA is updating its Safety Alert on the oyster norovirus outbreak in California as another firm is voluntarily recalling some frozen half shell oysters. On March 11, Sea Win Frozen Half Shell Oysters were recalled in California for possible norovirus contamination and illnesses were reported. No information was given on patient age ranges, illness onset dates, or any possible hospitalizations. A related recall was issued by Daihung Mulsan Company Ltd (KR 7 SP) of the Republic of Korea to include additional harvest dates of the frozen oysters for possible norovirus contamination. The recall includes oysters that were processed by KR-7-SP and harvested from Designated Area II on these dates: 01/31/2024, 02/01/2024, and 02/02/2024; as well as those identified in the initial recall: … [Read more...]
Sea Win Frozen Half Shell Oysters Recalled For Norovirus
Sea Win Frozen Half Shell Oysters are being recalled in California for possible norovirus contamination, according to a press release by the California Department of Public Health. There have been illnesses reported, but there are no further details about the number of people sickened, where they ate the oysters, illness onset dates, the patent age range, or whether or not anyone has been hospitalized. The recalling firm is Sea Win, Inc. of Los Angeles, California. The oysters were harvested in Korea and were distributed in California, at the retail level and also at restaurants. The harvest dates for the oysters were 1/30/24 and 02/04/24. The Sea Win frozen half shell oysters have the code KR 7 SP. Oysters are filter feeders, which means that they take in water and filter out … [Read more...]
Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Oysters in Louisiana Sickens 15
A norovirus outbreak linked to oysters harvested in and sold in Louisiana has sickened at least 15 people, according to the Louisiana Department of Health. The molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 has been closed, and all oysters harvested from that area since January 10, 2025 are being recalled. This recall includes shucked, frozen, breaded, post-harvest processed, and oysters for the half-shell market. Area 3 is located east of Lake Borgne, north of Eloi Bay, and includes Chandeleur Islands and surrounding marshes. Patients got sick after eating the Louisiana oysters at several New Orleans restaurants between January 15 and January 31, 2025. Two people were hospitalized because they were so sick and have been discharged. All Louisiana oysters that are harvested outside … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Against S&M Oysters From Canada For Norovirus
The FDA is warning against S&M Oysters imported from British Columbia, Canada, which may be contaminated with norovirus and are linked to an outbreak. Information on the shellfish tag is: Original Harvester/Producer: Pacific Northwest Shellfish and Union Bay Seafood Cert. Numbers: BC 740 SP and BC 6001 SP Dates of Harvest: 12/01/24 to 12/09/24. S&M Shellfish Co of San Francisco, CA has issued a recall for certain oysters sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi that were harvested between 12/1/2024 and 12/9/2024 from the British Columbia, Canada growing areas BC 14-8, LF # 1413888, 1409240, 1402294, 1409454, 1402193, 1402293, 1402060; and growing area BC 14-15, LF # 249854, due to a norovirus outbreak. Consumers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Washington DC, … [Read more...]
