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Oysters recalled in Canada because of Salmonella also distributed in U.S.

By News Desk on October 5, 2022

The FDA is advising consumers not to eat and to dispose of the recalled Oyster Kings Inc. oysters from Canada because of possible Salmonella contamination. 

On Sept. 27, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified…

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Oysters recalled in Canada over Salmonella concerns

By News Desk on September 28, 2022

Oyster Kings Inc. is recalling certain oysters from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination.

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

The recalled products have been sold in Ontario…

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Experts review NGS methods for norovirus in shellfish

By News Desk on August 30, 2022

Scientists have assessed the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods for norovirus in shellfish.

They found such techniques are ready to substitute current methods despite some limitations.

Bivalve molluscan shellfish (BMS) contamination with norovirus is…

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Florida officials report death of vibrio patient

By News Desk on August 18, 2022

The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County is investigating a death related to a Vibrio vulnificus infection.

Public health officials did not release any other information about the death. They did not say where the patient…

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Oysters recalled in Canada because of E. coli contamination

By News Desk on August 9, 2022

A.C. Covert Distributors/True North Seafood Company is recalling Sober Island brand OG Oysters because of generic E. coli contamination.

The recalled product was sold in Nova Scotia, Canada, according to the recall notice posted by…

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FDA continues to investigate outbreaks including infant formula and Lucky Charms

By Coral Beach on May 19, 2022

The FDA has closed investigations into three outbreaks, but has left the status “ongoing” for one of them.

In an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that the Food and Drug Administration began investigating on Feb.
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FDA investigates outbreak linked to cereal; continues with other outbreak work

By Coral Beach on April 21, 2022

The FDA is investigating more than 200 “adverse events” related to an unnamed dry cereal. In recent days reports from across the country regarding illnesses linked to Lucky Charms cereal have been filed with government…
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Sawmill Bay Shellfish recalls multiple brands of oysters over norovirus concerns

By News Desk on April 14, 2022

Sawmill Bay Shellfish Co. Ltd. is recalling certain Pacific Oysters under the brand names Joes Gold, Joyce Point, Read Island Gem and Sawmill Bay DD because of possible norovirus contamination.

This recall was triggered by …
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FDA reports new Listeria outbreak, begins inspections and testing in another

By Coral Beach on April 14, 2022

Federal officials are investigating a new outbreak of Listeria infections and have initiated testing in two other investigations.

The new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has sickened at least 15 people, but the Food and Drug Administration…
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Seattle-King County Public Health suspects raw oysters as cause of norovirus illnesses

By News Desk on April 9, 2022

Public Health is investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness associated with vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and chills at Il Terrazzo Carmine, an Italian restaurant located at 411 1st Ave S, in Seattle.

Raw oysters are

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