Awful! Canadian oysters linked to norovirus cases!

Norovirus

It's a group of viruses that are a common cause of food poisoning, and acute gastroenteritis strikes quickly with force and makes a person sick but resolves within 2-3 days. Both the United States and Canada are investigating a multistate breakout of norovirus illness linked to raw oysters from Canada.

Raw oysters

Should not serve or sell raw oysters as retailers and in restaurants. Potentially contaminated raw oysters harvested in the South and central parts of Baynes Sound, British Columbia, Canada. Oysters were distributed in 13 states, and many others also received them through further distribution within the United States.

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States received oyster

Some of the states that were confirmed to receive oysters are California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Texas, and Washington. The food and Drug Administration and states conducted a forward trace investigation from where the raw oyster get distributed and removed from the food supply.

Symptoms of norovirus

Food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell and taste normal. It causes diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, headache, fever, and body ache. All these happen 12 to 48 hours after eating. People get better within one to three days, whereas children under five and older adults, where people with the weakened immune system are likely to have a severe infection.

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Health care provider

If the children have symptoms of dehydration, which include a decrease in urination, dry mouth and throat, and dizziness when standing, you must contact a health care provider.

Rules by FDA

Worksurface should be cleaned, sanitized, and washed hands in warm water. Retailers sell bulk products; they must be clean and sanitize the containers used to hold the products. To avoid food-borne illness, avoid cooking food for others and washing fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating them.