Norovirus-like illnesses linked to raw oysters in Washington State
2 years ago •source doh.wa.gov
Outbreak
Washington, United States
Washington State Department of Health (DOH) advises Washington residents to not serve or eat raw oysters harvested from an area of British Columbia (BC), Canada until further notice. As of April 01, 2022, 18 Washington residents have reported norovirus-like illness after eating BC oysters from harvest area BC 14-8 since March 7, 2022.Individuals who order raw oysters from a restaurant should ensure they were not harvested from harvest area BC 14-8. Oysters from harvest area BC 14-8 should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F for 15 seconds to kill potential norovirus.
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.
Source: doh.wa.gov/newsroom/doh-issues-health-advisory-norovirus-illnesses-linked-raw-oysters | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting
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