Health officials in Southern California are cautioning residents against consuming raw oysters that were imported from many regions of Mexico and may be contaminated with the norovirus.
Health officials in Southern California are cautioning against consuming raw oysters from Mexico after over 200 cases of probable norovirus illnesses were reported recently. Health officials in San Diego County announced on Thursday that they had 69 confirmed and probable instances of gastrointestinal sickness connected to raw oysters, while the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has recorded over 150 suspected cases. Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties all reported further instances. On January 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a preliminary alert about oysters from a specific location in the Gulf of California-front Mexican state of Sonora. That was predicated, at least somewhat, on an inquiry’s conclusions.
The FDA released a new advisory on oysters from Laguna de Guerrero Negro and Laguna Manuela, which are located on Baja California’s Pacific Coast in Mexico, on Wednesday. Estero Morua, a second harvest area, was added to the agency’s initial Sonora advisory on the same day. Customers were alerted by the California Department of Public Health that raw oysters obtained from certain areas can be tainted with the norovirus, which can induce nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. The FDA lists fever, headaches, and body aches as other symptoms. Health officials are recommending that restaurants throw away any oysters imported from locations in Mexico until further notice “given the expanding number of harvest locations associated with illness and the potential of other sites to be involved,” San Diego County said in a statement.
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The norovirus cases included both restaurant patrons and consumers who bought oysters at shops and ate them at home. People are advised to ask where oysters came from before consuming them and to wash hands and surfaces that may have come into contact with contaminated oysters. All of the implicated oysters were harvested in December, and none since then have been distributed to food venues in San Diego from those locations, according to the county statement.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you get norovirus from raw oysters?
Oysters and other filter-feeding shellfish may contain viruses and germs that are harmful or fatal if consumed raw. There is a chance that anyone who eats raw shellfish could get norovirus.
Can raw oysters make you sick?
Bacteria can concentrate in the tissues of oysters because their mode of feeding is water filtration. Potentially harmful bacteria or viruses can make someone sick if they consume raw or undercooked oysters. Raw oysters can cause severe illness. The majority of oyster-related Vibrio infections simply cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Are oysters safe to eat right now?
As we mentioned above, vibrio tends to thrive during the peak warmer months of May through October. So eating oysters during the fall and winter when coasts start to cool down may help reduce your risk, says Dr. Love. (Just remember, eating these shellfish off-season won’t fully protect you from vibriosis.)
What are the warnings about raw oysters?
If you eat raw or undercooked oysters, germs in the oyster can make you sick. “Until the source is confirmed, consumers should be cautious before eating raw oysters,” said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, HCA’s Chief of Public Health Services and County Health Officer.
What are the warnings about oysters?
Health experts say eating raw oysters is a gamble. They recommend fully cooking them to kill off any bacteria. Health officials also suggest exercising proper hygiene and cleaning all surfaces after handling oysters.
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