CDC investigating multistate outbreak of norovirus stemming from raw Texas oysters

Eight states are amongst these impacted by an outbreak of norovirus linked to uncooked oysters from Texas, in keeping with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC).

Together with the Lone Star state, others embody Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee.

The CDC has clarified that it doesn’t need eating places and meals retailers to serve uncooked oysters that got here from harvest space TX 1, Galveston Bay, Texas, between November 17 and December 7.

The CDC mentioned 211 sicknesses have been reported as of December 15.

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The Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the uncooked oysters harvested in Galveston are doubtlessly contaminated with norovirus. 

The CDC suggested that anybody that bought the uncooked oysters ought to instantly throw them within the rubbish or ship them again to the distributor for destruction. The CDC additionally warned that any surfaces that got here into contact with the oysters ought to be washed and sanitized.

Although norovirus is typically known as a abdomen bug or abdomen flu, it is vitally contagious and might trigger diarrhea and vomiting. 

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The CDC is warning in opposition to a norovirus outbreak linked to uncooked oysters from Texas. The oysters have been offered in eight states.
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Norovirus could be contracted by direct contact with the contaminated, consuming contaminated meals or water or touching contaminated surfaces after which placing your palms in your mouth.

Signs of norovirus can develop inside 12-48 hours of publicity, in keeping with the CDC.

Danger of dehydration can be prevalent with norovirus.