2022 Multistate Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Raw Oysters
In December 2022, the CDC announced an outbreak of norovirus linked to raw oysters from harvest area TX 1, Galveston Bay, Texas.
The Texas Department of State Health Services and the Florida Department of Health notified the FDA of illnesses associated with eating raw oysters harvested from TX 1, Galveston Bay, Texas. On December 8, 2022, the Texas Department of State Health Services issued a recall on all oysters harvested between 11/17/2022 and 12/7/2022 from harvest area TX 1, Galveston Bay, Texas. They also informed the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference who notified other member states. This resulted in other states initiating recall measures consistent with the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference agreement.
The investigation was closed on April 14, 2023. A total of 322 cases were reported by 7 states.
Tags:
shellfish, seafood, oysters, raw oysters, Galveston BayOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2022 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, TX |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Oysters |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 322 |
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