Oysters, Clams From Certain Washington Harvest Areas Recalled because of Norovirus

Summary

The Washington State Department of Health notified the FDA on April 10 of a recall of all shellstock harvested by Gomez Shellfish LLC from a portion of Hammersley Inlet between March 22 and April 9, after raw oysters were linked to norovirus-like illnesses. The FDA issued an alert urging restaurants, retailers, and consumers not to sell, serve, or eat the recalled oysters and clams. The agency is awaiting distribution details and will continue to work with state authorities as the investigation proceeds. Norovirus can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other symptoms, and spreads easily, prompting public health warnings on hygiene and surface disinfection.