The potentially contaminated raw oysters were distributed to Alaska, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York and Washington.
The California Department of Public Health also issued a warning noting as of April 27 around 100 people reported illness after consuming raw oysters exported from Canada. Laboratory testing confirmed several people have contracted the norovirus infection in both Canada and California.
The norovirus infection typically causes diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain. Symptoms can begin 12 to 48 hours after the infection is contracted.
The FDA warned restaurants and retailers against selling the potentially affected raw oysters. It also suggested people avoid eating any raw oysters.
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