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Increase of Vibrio cases linked to raw or undercooked shellfish
3 years ago •source doh.wa.gov
Outbreak
Washington, United States
Update July 21, 2021DOH stated that there have been 52 cases reported on July, 26 from commercial oysters on an interview by King5 news.
Source: Washington Department of Health and King5 news www.king5.com/article/news/health/washington-shellfish-illness-outbreak-heat-wave/281-21fdb46c-1938-4cdb-a267-a33238493670.
July 16, 2021
Washington Department of Health (DOH) informed that an outbreak of vibriosis in Washington has already surpassed the highest number of cases ever recorded by the state for the month of July. Recent high temperatures and low tides in Washington State are likely to blame for the increased rate of illness, which is associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish, especially oysters that are contaminated with Vibrio.
DOH advises the following to prevent illness from Vibrio:
- Cook at 145° F for 15 seconds to destroy Vibrio bacteria.
- Check the DOH Shellfish Safety Map before heading to the beach to harvest shellfish recreationally. Shellfish gathered from open and approved areas should be harvested as the tide goes out.
- Chill quickly. Bring a cooler with ice with you when harvesting shellfish recreationally or purchasing for a store or seafood stand (or have them packed on ice). Oysters should be put on ice or refrigerated as soon as possible.
- When preparing shellfish, people should wash hands frequently and not return cooked shellfish to the plate or cutting board where raw shellfish was prepared.
In case you are experiencing vibrio symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, and chills, 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.
For more details check: www.doh.wa.gov/Newsroom/Articles/ID/2867/High-heat-low-tide-likely-triggering-spike-in-shellfish-linked-infections
Source: Washington Department of Health
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