Oyster Recall Sparks 4th Warning by FDA Over Norovirus Fears

Oyster Recall Sparks Fourth Warning by FDA Over Norovirus Fears
The FDA has issued an urgent recall for shellstock oysters harvested last month in Washington state's Hammersley Inlet.
FDA issues another recall for oysters over norovirus risk
Restaurants in Washington and Oregon purchased these oysters and they could have been distributed to other states. “The FDA is awaiting further information on distribution of these oysters and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed,” the agency said.
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FDA issues recall for oysters in this state over norovirus risk
“The FDA is awaiting further information on the distribution of these oysters and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed,” the agency said.