(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – America faces another food safety crisis as the FDA issues an urgent warning about contaminated oysters from Washington state.
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These oysters, linked to a norovirus outbreak, mark the fourth recall in just a few weeks.
With increasing norovirus cases, Americans are left wondering how safe their food supply truly is.
The FDA has recalled oysters harvested by Ruco’s Shellfish between December 2 and December 17 from Hammersley Inlet, Washington.
These oysters, mainly distributed in Washington and Oregon, pose a significant risk of spreading norovirus, a highly contagious virus known for causing the most common foodborne illness in the U.S.
This recall highlights the need for stringent measures to protect the public from contaminated food.
The issue extends beyond Washington, with the potential for these oysters to have reached states beyond Washington and Oregon.
Norovirus’s contagious nature makes this situation particularly concerning, especially for individuals with weakened immune systems who are at greater risk of severe illness.
Restaurants and food retailers have been advised to discard or return any potentially contaminated oysters as a precautionary measure.
The situation became dire following an incident in Los Angeles where at least 80 people fell ill after consuming contaminated oysters.
Symptoms of norovirus include projectile vomiting, diarrhea, fever, headache, and body aches, usually appearing 12 to 48 hours after infection.
This unfortunate event underscores the seriousness of the current recalls, given the virus’s swift spread and severity.
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“Oysters and clams contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal,” said the FDA, cited by Newsweek.
In addition to the recalls, reports show norovirus is wreaking havoc nationwide, with the CDC’s NoroSTAT network reporting nearly 500 outbreaks across 14 states.
With over 2,500 annual norovirus outbreaks in the U.S., primarily linked to healthcare facilities and restaurants, this food safety risk cannot be ignored.
The FDA encourages rigorous cleaning and sanitizing practices to prevent cross-contamination in food service settings.
Norovirus contamination is a vivid reminder of our nation’s vulnerability to foodborne illnesses, especially given the seemingly normal appearance of contaminated seafood.
The disturbing frequency of such recalls in recent years points to systemic issues that must be addressed to protect public health.
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