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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on May 22 that certain frozen, raw, semi-shell oysters in South Korea could contract norovirus.
Khee Trading, Inc., FDA of Compton, California. According to a news release from the book, it reminds me of frozen half-shell oysters harvested from Korea. The recall occurs as the FDA says that shellfish can be contaminated with norovirus.
Food health officials advise consumers, restaurants and food retailers not to use lot codes to eat or sell frozen, raw, semi-shell oysters: B250130. The FDA said restaurants and food retailers in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Washington have purchased the recalled shellfish.
The FDA has not reported any illnesses related to the recall.
“The FDA is waiting for further information on the distribution of frozen, raw, semi-shell oysters, and will continue to monitor investigations and provide support to state officials where necessary,” the federal agency said.
What is norovirus?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), norovirus, known as “gastric influenza,” is a major cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and food-borne diseases in the United States.
The virus causes 58% of the diseases acquired, the agency said.
What are the symptoms of norovirus?
According to the FDA, foods contaminated by norovirus were able to look, smell and taste normal. The administration says symptoms of the virus can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, or fever after eating an affected oyster.
“Symptoms usually develop 12 to 48 hours after exposure to norovirus. Most people with norovirus disease get better within 1 to 3 days,” the FDA said.
What should oyster consumers do?
The FDA advises consumers not to eat potentially contaminated oysters.
According to the federal agency, consumers who eat oysters and suffer from symptoms of norovirus should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.
Those affected by this recall or others may report complaints or adverse events by visiting industry and consumer support.
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