The raw oysters Salmonella Telekebir outbreak has ended with 80 people sick in 23 states and 34 people hospitalized, according to the CDC. This outbreak ending was reported in February 2026. No recall of the oysters was issued. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (3), Colorado (3), Connecticut (2), Delaware (4), Florida (5), Georgia (5), Illinois (2), Iowa (1), Kentucky (1), Maine (1), Massachusetts (4), Maryland (3), Missouri (1), New Jersey (7), New York (10), North Carolina (1), Pennsylvania (11), South Carolina (3), South Dakota (1), Tennessee (1), Texas (2), and Virginia (6). Illness onset dates range from June 21, 2025 to December 22, 2025. And the patient age range is from 1 to 76 years. The true number of people sick in this outbreak is likely much higher … [Read more...]
FDA Warns Against Eating Gomez Shellfish Because of Norovirus
The FDA is warning restaurants and food retailers against selling, serving, or eating Gomez Shellfish raw oysters and clams that were harvested from March 22 through April 9, 2026 in Washington state because of possible norovirus contamination. The shellfish were harvested from a portion of Hammersley Inlet in that state. They were sold to restaurants and retailers in the states of California, Oregon, Texas, and Washington and may have been distributed to other states. Gomez Shellfish LLC has the number WA-1724-SS. Shellfish that is contaminated with norovirus can cause illness when eaten. While most people recover quickly from norovirus, some, especially the elderly and very young and those with compromised immune systems, can become seriously ill. Norovirus does not change the … [Read more...]
FDA Warns of Norovirus in Oysters and Manila Clams From WA
The FDA is warning restaurants and consumers that some oysters and Manila clams harvested from Drayton Harbor in Washington state may be contaminated with norovirus. These oysters may be linked to a norovirus outbreak in Washington state. The recalled items include raw oysters harvested by the Drayton Harbor Oyster Company (WA-1723-SS), and Manila clams harvested by the Lummi Indian Business Council (WA-0098-SS) on February 13 through March 3, 2026, from harvest area Drayton Harbor, Washington. Restaurants in these states may have purchased the clams: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Washington. They may have been distributed to other states as well. And consumers in Washington state may have purchased the oysters. Remember that … [Read more...]
Oysters and Clams Recalled For Norovirus in Washington State
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...]
Illnesses in California Linked to S&M Shellfish Oysters
Illnesses in California and perhaps in other states are linked to S&M Shellfish oysters, according to a press release issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The brief release did not state what pathogen caused these illnesses, but in the past, oysters have been linked to or associated with outbreaks of norovirus, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella, Vibrio, and E. coli. The product description is Kusshi oysters, Chrome Point oysters, Stellar Bay oysters, and Stellar Bay Gold Oysters. These oysters were sold by S&M Shellfish Company of San Fransisco, California. These oysters have been recalled. The shellfish tag identification is: Original Harvester/Producer: BC 0741 SS Cert. Numbers: Dates of Harvest: WS Cert No 1D47 / Locations of Harvest: BC … [Read more...]
Oysters Contaminated with Vibrio Vulnificus Kill Two in Louisiana
Oysters contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus have killed two people in Louisiana, according to news reports. A news release from the Louisiana Department of Health stated that the number of illnesses caused by that pathogen have more than doubled this year. In a typical year, there are seven cases of illness caused by this dangerous bacteria in that state, and on average one person dies. So far this year, there have been 22 cases of Vibrio in Louisiana and four people have died, public health officials said. Most cases of Vibrio vulnificus are caused by the bacteria getting into wounds and causing an infection. But some types of seafood, particularly filter feeding oysters, can collect the bacteria in their flesh. Then when an oyster is eaten raw or undercooked, the … [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...]
