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Raw oysters harvested from Cedar Key, FL linked to Salmonella Outbreak
2 years ago •source alachuachronicle.com
United States
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) along with state health departments of Georgia and Alabama are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters harvested from shellfish harvesting area FL-3012 in Cedar Key, Florida. To date, there have been 8 people infected with Salmonella linked to these outbreak within Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.On February 24, 2023, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services closed shellfish harvesting area FL-3012 for the harvest of wild oysters and initiated a recall of these wild oysters harvested from December 16, 2022, to February 24, 2023.
In case you are experiencing Salmonella symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever, 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. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source: alachuachronicle.com/florida-department-of-health-advises-on-oyster-food-safety/
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