Oysters sold by Publix, Walmart and others recalled after ‘norovirus-like’ illnesses
Louisiana’s Department of Health halted molluscan shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels, and scallops) harvesting in Area 3, and ...
LDH recalls some Louisiana oysters after 15 people became sick
If you suspect you have become ill from contaminated oysters, please contact your regional epidemiologist ( ...
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These are produced naturally by marine algae called phytoplankton, and molluscan shellfish can become contaminated when the algal species bloom in the same water in which the mollusks live.
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How Baton Rouge restaurants are navigating norovirus
A recent norovirus outbreak has shaken the Louisiana oyster industry, with ripple effects on Baton Rouge restaurants.  On Feb ...
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Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure
The Louisiana Department of Health has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area ...
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Louisiana shuts down easternmost oyster harvesting areas, recalls mollusks
The Louisiana Department of Health has closed down oyster harvesting in the area east of Lake Borgne and issued a recall for ...
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LDH recalls oysters and closes Oyster harvesting Area 3
Louisiana Department of Health has closed oyster harvesting in Area 3 after 15 people became ill after eating Louisiana oysters.
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15 people get sick after eating Louisiana oysters; officials closing 1 of 30 state oyster areas
As a precautionary measure, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all ...