Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC dba Fanny Bay Oysters is recalling certain Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC brand Oysters because of possible norovirus contamination. This recall was triggered by findings of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.

The recalled products have been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

This recall comes days after two similar recalls. 

One by Stellar Bay Shellfish of some of its branded oysters on March 21. 

The second was an expanded recall by Stellar Bay Shellfish on March 24.

The oysters in that recall have been identified as being responsible for a norovirus outbreak that has sickened at least 50 people, according to Vancouver Coastal Health. Victims report severe vomiting and diarrhea within 12 to 48 hours after eating the raw shellfish.

Newly recalled products:

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC	Fanny Bay Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge)	Variable	None	Lot Number: 37297 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/04/2022 Process Date: 03/07/2022 to 03/16/2022 Lot Number: 37311 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/11/2022 Process Date: 03/16/2022 to 03/21/2022 Lot Number: 37316 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/14/2022 Process Date: 03/17/2022 to 03/22/2022 Lot Number: 37317 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/15/2022 Process Date: 03/21/2022 to 03/22/2022
Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC	Royal Miyagi Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge)	Variable	None	Lot Number: 37297 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/04/2022 Process Date: 03/07/2022 to 03/16/2022 Lot Number: 37311 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/11/2022 Process Date: 03/16/2022 to 03/21/2022 Lot Number: 37316 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/14/2022 Process Date: 03/17/2022 to 03/22/2022 Lot Number: 37317 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278757 Original Harvest Date: 03/15/2022 Process Date: 03/21/2022 to 03/22/2022
Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC	Fanny Bay Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge)	Variable	None	Lot Number: 37303 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741 Original Harvest Date: 03/08/2022 Process Date: 03/08/2022 to 03/21/2022 Lot Number: 37304 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741 Original Harvest Date: 03/10/2022 Process Date: 03/14/2022 to 03/21/2022
Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC	Sunseeker Oysters (Petite, Xsmall, Small, Medium, Large, Xlarge)	Variable	None	Lot Number: 37303 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741 Original Harvest Date: 03/08/2022 Process Date: 03/08/2022 to 03/21/2022 Lot Number: 37304 Harvest Area/CLF#: 14-8/278741 Original Harvest Date: 03/10/2022 Process Date: 03/14/2022 to 03/21/2022

Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase.

About norovirus infections
People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure.

The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps.

Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

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