2026 Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with Oysters Harvested in Drayton Harbor, Washington
Oysters and clams harvested in Drayton Harbor near the Canadian border in Whatcom County between February 13 and March 3, 2026 were recalled after an outbreak of norovirus-like illness. The number of illnesses were not reported.
Recalled oysters were distributed in Washington. The clams were distributed to restaurants and retailers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Tags:
shellfish, seafoodOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2026 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Oysters |
| Location(s): | Restaurants, Retail |
| Brand name(s): | Drayton Harbor Oyster Company |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 2 |
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Sources & documents
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