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The Food and Drug Administration announced a recall for mussels and raw oysters on Monday amid concerns that this could be the case infected with norovirus, a contagious infection commonly known as the stomach flu.
The recall affects Manila clams harvested by the Lummi Indian Business Council and distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in nine states, including Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington. The FDA said the mussels may also have been distributed to other states.
The oysters were harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and distributed in Washington State.
Both food items were harvested between February 13 and March 3 in Drayton Harbor, Washington.
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The oysters were harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and distributed in Washington State. (BSIP/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images/Getty Images)
The Washington State Department of Health notified the FDA of the recall on Wednesday.
The FDA urged restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell the mussels or oysters and that consumers not eat the food.
The agency said restaurants and retailers should “dispose of all products by throwing them in the trash or contacting their distributor to arrange for destruction.”
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The FDA urged restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell the mussels or oysters and that consumers not eat the food. (iStock / iStock)
“Restaurants and retailers should also be aware that shellfish can be a source of pathogens and should control the potential for cross-contamination of food processing equipment and the food processing environment,” the alert said.
The FDA warned that foods containing norovirus “may look, smell and taste normal” but could cause serious illness if consumed.
Consumers of these products who experience symptoms of illness are urged to contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local health department.
The FDA warned that foods containing norovirus “may look, smell and taste normal” but could cause serious illness if consumed. (Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, fever, headache and body aches. A person typically develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after exposure to norovirus and takes one to three days to recover.
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People of all ages can become infected with norovirus, although people with weakened immune systems may suffer from serious illness, the FDA said.
The FDA said it is awaiting further information on the distribution of the mussels and oysters and will continue to monitor the investigation.
