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FDA Recalls Washington Oysters and Clams Over Norovirus Risk in 9 States
The FDA warns that raw oysters and Manila clams harvested in Washington may carry norovirus, the leading cause of foodborne illness responsible for 58% of cases annually in the U.S.
- 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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A recall of Manila clams is impacting restaurants and food retailers across nine states over possible norovirus contamination.According to the Food and Drug Administration, the clams were collected by Lummi Indian Business Council and sent to Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington.Oysters harvested from the same area by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company could also be infected, the FDA said. Those oys…
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