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FDA Alert for Certain Mussels from Canada due to Potential Contamination
1 year ago •source fda.gov
Bishopville, 29010 South Carolina, United States
FDA has issued an alert regarding certain mussels from Newfoundland, Canada, due to potential contamination. The affected mussels were harvested by Allen’s Fisheries, Ltd. and distributed to various states, including Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.On 3/1/2024, the New Jersey Department of Health advised the FDA of an outbreak of illness associated with consumption of certain mussels. The FDA's warning pertains to mussels harvested on February 7, 2024 (Julian date 24038), from harvest area AQ # 15 Newfoundland, with a final harvest date of February 18, 2024 (Julian date 24049). The mussels were shipped to distributors on or around February 21, 2024 (Julian Date 24052).
Restaurants and retailers should not serve or sell the potentially contaminated mussels. Restaurants and retailers should dispose of any products by throwing them in the garbage or contacting their distributors to arrange for return and destruction. Consumers should not eat the potentially contaminated mussels. Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
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 enable 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-mussels.
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