FDA Extends Warning about Oysters to Pennsylvania
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers not to eat certain Canadian-harvested oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus. According to a PennLive report,…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers not to eat certain Canadian-harvested oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.
According to a PennLive report, the oysters were harvested by Stellar Bay Shellfish of British Columbia, Canada, on Dec. 30, 2025; Jan. 20; Jan. 26; and Jan. 29. They came from harvest area BC 17-20 (Nanoose Bay) CLF 1401656. All were distributed under the Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, or Stellar Bay Gold brands.
The affected oysters, according to the FDA, were sold to restaurants and retailers across multiple states, including Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, and Washington.
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The FDA urges anyone who bought them to avoid consuming them and to dispose of the product. Oysters contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if they're eaten and can result in potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Norovirus infection can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said anyone who eats raw shellfish “is at risk of contracting norovirus. Children younger than 5 years old, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop severe infections.”
A person typically develops symptoms of norovirus infection 12 to 48 hours after exposure. Most people with norovirus recover within one to three days.
Restaurants and retailers should prevent cross-contamination by thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and utensils, and by having workers wash their hands with soap and warm water after cleaning and sanitizing.
