The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture identified an outbreak of Salmonella Telelkebir cases associated with consumption of oysters harvested from the Little Wicomico River or Little Wicomico River, Lower. Little Wicomico Oyster Company SP has recalled oysters harvested from September 18 through October 8, 2026, and has contacted their customers. Little Wicomico Oyster Company has stopped harvesting from the affected area and is cooperating with public health officials. The Virginia Department of Health has temporarily closed Little Wicomico River to shellfish harvesting, effective October 9, 2026. Pennsylvania identified Salmonella Telelkebir illnesses associated with consuming oysters harvested from the Little Wicomico River and Little Wicomico River Lower, VA, by Little Wicomico Oyster Company as part of a cluster of 27 Salmonella Telelkebir illnesses being investigated by CDC, FDA, and the relevant state authorities. The CDC initially notified the FDA of the Salmonella Telelkebir outbreak and continues to partner with the FDA in the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed. The FDA advises restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell, and consumers not to eat, the recalled oysters from Little Wicomico Oyster Company harvested in the Little Wicomico River from September 18 through October 8, 2026, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Little Wicomico Oyster Company distributed oysters to restaurants and retailers in CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TX, and VA, and they may have been further distributed. Restaurants and retailers should dispose of these products by throwing them away or contacting their distributor to arrange for destruction. The FDA continues to monitor the investigation and assist state authorities as needed. As new information becomes available, the FDA will update the safety alert. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/safety-alert-salmonella-oysters-little-wicomico-river-virginia?fbclid=IwY2xjawVDWp1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMVZmSnRTTmRqbEYxUWxzQXJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEemUsMlBxKZEB6gneTyEeHUdMheyNliVYV3yD1dEopUf8-Pma6V0lOGa3_TZo_aem_pBCaSxVSK9OV_1BwD3XRwQ
