2022 Multiprovince Outbreak of Norovirus Illnesses Linked to BC Oysters, Canada

The Public Health Agency of Canada issued a public health notice on April 6, 2022 warning consumers of an outbreak of norovirus linked to raw oysters from British Columbia. As of April 8, 328 outbreak associated cases had been identified. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued several food recalls throughout

This outbreak was concurrent with an outbreak of norovirus linked to BC oysters in the United States.

Tags:

shellfish, raw oysters, seafood

Overview

Outbreak began:	January 2022
Affected country:	US
Pathogen:	Norovirus
Vehicle(s):	Oysters
Brand name(s):	Pacific Rim Shellfish, Taylor Fish Canada, Stellar Bay Shellfish, Daily Fresh Shellfish, Inc., Union Bay Seafood, Ltd
Molecular test results:	Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:	328

Sources & documents

Recall notices	View recall notice (recalls-rappels.canada.ca) View recall notice (recalls-rappels.canada.ca) View recall notice (recalls-rappels.canada.ca) View recall notice (recalls-rappels.canada.ca) View recall notice (recalls-rappels.canada.ca) View recall notice (recalls-rappels.canada.ca)
Report / reference links	View report (canada.ca)
Outbreak documents	2022 Multiprovince Outreak of Norovirus Linked to BC Oysters PHAC notice April 8 2022