California Department of Public Health warns of Norovirus Infections from raw oysters imported from British Columbian

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) warned consumers not to eat raw oysters from British Columbia, Canada, because they may be linked to an outbreak of norovirus illnesses. Canadian officials continue to investigate the source of norovirus illnesses and have closed multiple growing regions in British Columbia. In Canada, 279 norovirus illnesses have been reported linked to the consumption of British Columbia oysters. In California, at least 34 persons have become ill following the consumption of oysters at nine restaurants located throughout the state. Twenty-nine cases have been reported in Minnesota. @ https://yubanet.com/california/california-department-of-public-health-warns-of-possible-norovirus-infections-from-imported-raw-british-columbian-oysters%EF%BF%BC/