SILVER SPRING, Md. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning restaurants and seafood markets, including here in Florida, to not sell certain oysters linked to norovirus.
The raw oysters come from Stellar Bay Shellfish Ltd., in Canada, and include the Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, and Stellar Bay Gold brands.
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They were harvested in British Colombia between Dec. 22, 2025, and Feb. 4, 2026, before being sold to restaurants, food retailers, and consumers in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, according to the FDA.
Oysters contaminated with norovirus can cause illness if eaten, and potentially severe illness in people with compromised immune systems. Food containing norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal. Consumers of these products who are experiencing symptoms of illness should contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local Health Department. Diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever may be associated with gastroenteritis infections caused by this organism.
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The FDA is awaiting further information on distribution of the oysters and will continue to monitor the investigation and provide assistance to state authorities as needed. As new information becomes available, the FDA will update the safety alert.
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Read further on FDA.gov.