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Oysters harvested from Groton, CT - Warning to not consume/sell due to contamination
2 years ago •source fda.gov
United States
The FDA has issued a warning to consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell oysters harvested from Groton, Connecticut between August 28 and 30, 2023 due to potential contamination. The affected product was directly distributed to retailers and distributors in CT, MA, NY, PA, and VA, and may have been distributed further from these states.The affected products are oysters from Groton Approved area in Connecticut harvested from 8/28/2023 through 8/30/2023 from dealers CT-393-SS, AQ, CT-004-SS, AQ, and CT-020-SS, AQ with lots, L-30 and L-26B1.
The issue surfaced after on August 31, 2023, the Connecticut Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Aquaculture (CT DA/BA) initiated an emergency precautionary closure of two approved harvest areas and recall of oysters from Groton Approved area harvested from 8/28/2023 through 8/30/2023 due to sample results showing potential contamination.
All impacted commercial harvesters agreed to voluntarily recall product harvested in Groton Approved area from 8/28/2030 through 8/30/2023. The affected area will remain closed until the source of contamination is identified and corrected, and the CT Department of Agriculture has collected acceptable sample results to reopen the area.
Contaminated oysters can cause illness, especially if eaten raw, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. Food contaminated with pathogens may look, smell, and taste normal.
If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-restaurants-and-retailers-not-serve-or-sell-and-consumers-not-eat-certain-potentially-0
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