Stellar Bay Shellfish Oysters - recalled due to norovirus

Canada

Stellar Bay Shellfish is recalling certain oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination. The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Recalled products:
- Stellar Bay Shellfish, Oyster, Kusshi, Variable (clerk-served), None, Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206
Harvest Date: 03-07-22
Process Date: 03-07-22
Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206
Harvest Date: 03-10-22
Process Date: 03-10-22
Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206
Harvest Date: 03-14-22
Process Date: 03-14-22

- Stellar Bay Shellfish, Oyster, Kusshi Large, Variable (clerk-served), None, Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206
Harvest Date: 03-07-22
Process Date: 03-07-22
Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206
Harvest Date: 03-08-22
Process Date: 03-08-22
Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206
Harvest Date: 03-14-22
Process Date: 03-14-22

- Stellar Bay Shellfish, Stellar Bay Gold, Variable (clerk-served), None, Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206
Harvest Date: 03-07-22
Process Date: 03-07-22

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. Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products. Recalled products 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. 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.

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: Stellar Bay Shellfish
Brand name: Stellar Bay Shellfish
Product recalled: Certain oysters
Reason of the recall: Issue Food - Microbial Contamination - Norovirus
CFIA Recall date: 2022-03-20

Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-stellar-bay-shellfish-brand-oysters-recalled-due-norovirus