Summary
A norovirus outbreak in Los Angeles sickened over 80 attendees of the Dec. 3 Los Angeles Times “101 Best Restaurants” event after consuming raw oysters.
The affected oysters, sourced from British Columbia and linked to multiple brands, were recalled on Dec. 13.
The FDA warned against selling or serving oysters harvested from parts of British Columbia in 14 states and D.C.
Norovirus, a common foodborne illness, is linked to contaminated shellfish. Health officials are investigating, while event organizers emphasized adherence to food safety protocols.
Eating raw filter feeders has got to be one of the strangest food choices anybody could make
I’m pretty much an omnivore who will try any species at least once. Raw oysters? Nah.
It seems like a food of last resort, so if I’m stranded on an island, maybe. If I’m wearing nice clothes and surrounded by other delicious foods, absolutely not.
the hubris of man
Was going to eat oysters this Sunday. You just saved my Christmas.
The affected oysters have been recalled. Whatever you go buy from the store would almost certainly be fine.
