The Food and Drug Administration just declared a recall on Manila clams and oysters connected to a viral infestation.
Between November 15, 2024, and December 11, 2024, the Rudy’s Shellfish branded oysters and Manila clams were gathered and sold to restaurants and customers. This recall immediately affects Arizona, California, Florida, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Washington. Other states can also be impacted.
Here’s what to know about over ten different types of nut and snack products that are under recall.
Along with this brand, some Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, Royal Miyagi oysters gathered by Pacific Northwest Shellfish and Union Bay Seafood are separately being recalled owing to a norovirus contamination, leading to several illnesses. Harvested between December 1 and December 9, these oysters were purchased by stores and restaurants all throughout the United States.
Although the number of diseases linked to these recalls is yet unknown, customers should get rid of any affected item as away. Norovirus commonly causes diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach discomfort, fever, headache, and body aches. Starting 12 to 48 hours following an infection, symptoms might last up to three days. And although everyone can get norovirus, young children, those 65 or older and immunocompromised people may have lengthier illness.
See your doctor right away if you display symptoms of infection following consumption of the recalled oysters or clams. Although shellfish are normally safe to eat, norovirus persists longer in colder climes, thus eating shellfish from November to March carries increased risk.