FDA Issues 4th Oyster Warning In 18 Days

FDA issues another recall for oysters over norovirus risk
Restaurants in Washington and Oregon purchased these oysters and they could have been distributed to other states. “The FDA is awaiting further information on distribution of these oysters and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed,” the agency said.
Oyster Recall Sparks Fourth Warning by FDA Over Norovirus Fears
The FDA has issued an urgent recall for shellstock oysters harvested last month in Washington state's Hammersley Inlet.
FDA Issues 4th Oyster Warning In 18 Days: Latest Advisory In Washington Over Norovirus Outbreaks
The Food and Drug Administration issued an oyster recall Thursday—it’s fourth in three weeks, after hundreds have been left sick—warning against the eating of certain oysters harvested in Washington that may be contaminated with the highly contagious norovirus.
Oysters recalled in Washington and Oregon over potential norovirus contamination
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FDA issues recall for oysters in this state over norovirus risk
“The FDA is awaiting further information on the distribution of these oysters and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed,” the agency said.
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