Oysters Are Being Urgently Recalled In BC Due To Norovirus & The Symptoms Sound Awful

Oysters are being recalled in B.C. due to the risk of norovirus, and the symptoms sound extremely rough.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced that certain raw oysters are being recalled due to microbial contamination in the form of norovirus.

The affected products are from the Pacific Rim Shellfish Corporation. The recall notice is for hotels, restaurants and institutions.

According to the recall, these raw oysters were caught in B.C. and were sold by the dozen. The contaminated batch of oysters was harvested on January 31, 2022.

If you were thinking about having happy-hour oysters this week with friends, be extremely cautious about where they came from or consider skipping it altogether.

The warning suggests that people could get norovirus from eating these particular oysters.

Norovirus causes symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, headache and stomach cramps, according to Health Canada.

Most people who become sick with norovirus feel better within one or two days. However, pregnant women, people with compromised immune systems, young children and seniors are at a heightened risk of developing more serious complications, like dehydration.

Earlier this month, the CFIA issued a recall for a brand of chicken nuggets due to possible salmonella contamination.

On February 3, there was also a recall for PC brand Lemon & Ginger Sicilian Soda due to the possible presence of glass.

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