Source of Information |
U.S. Washington State Department of Health |
Product Description |
Oysters harvested from the Hood Canal 6 growing area. |
Harvesting Period |
From 3 July to 3 August 2007. |
Reason for Recall |
Connection with illness due to Vibrio parahaemolyticus. |
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety
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The CFS has alerted the trade and has been following up with the U.S. authorities. The CFS will continue to closely monitor the situation and take action as appropriate. |
Advice to the Trade |
Stop selling the affected batch of oysters. |
Advice to Consumers |
Consumers who have purchased the affected products should stop consuming them.
Oysters should be cooked thoroughly before consumption.
Susceptible groups like young children, pregnant women, the elderly and persons with weakened immunity should avoid eating raw oysters.
The public should seek medical advice if symptoms develop. |
