Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Mexican Oysters Affects Over 200 in California

Health Officials and FDA Warn Against Consumption of Raw Oysters from Certain Mexican Harvest Areas

Health officials across California are warning against consuming raw oysters imported from Mexico due to a norovirus outbreak linked to the seafood.
The outbreak has resulted in over 200 reported cases of gastrointestinal illness, primarily in Los Angeles and San Diego counties.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell the affected oysters, and consumers are urged to dispose of any they have at home.
Symptoms of norovirus, which usually develop within 12 to 48 hours of exposure, include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. Most people recover within 1 to 3 days.
Health officials recommend that consumers ask restaurants about the source of their oysters and avoid those harvested from certain areas in Mexico.