Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp Oysters - recalled due to Norovirus

Canada

Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corporation is recalling Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp brand Oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination. The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Affected products:
Brand, Product, Size, UPC, Codes

Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp, XSM Tray Oyster, Variable (clerk-served), None, Harvest Location BC 14-15
Lease # 1400036
Harvest Date:
March 9, 2022,
March 15, 2022, &
March 19, 2022

Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp, XSM Beach Oyster, Variable (clerk-served), None, Harvest Area BC 14-15
Lease # 1400036
Harvest Date:
March 9, 2022 &
March 15, 2022

Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp, MLarge Tray Oyster, Variable (clerk-served), None, Harvest Area BC 14-15
Lease # 1400036
Harvest Date: March 9, 2022

Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp, MLarge Beach Oyster, Variable (clerk-served), None, Harvest Area BC 14-15
Lease # 1400036
Harvest Date: March 15, 2022

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor; check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment; do not consume the recalled products; and do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products, they should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness).  Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

In case you are experiencing Norovirus symptoms it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Company name: Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corporation
Brand name: Pacific Rim Shellfish (2003) Corp
Product recalled: Oysters
Reason of the recall: Issue Food - Microbial Contamination - Norovirus
CFIA Recall date: 2022-03-27

Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/pacific-rim-shellfish-2003-corp-brand-oysters-recalled-due-norovirus