Trending Now - FDA Warns of Norovirus Contamination in Oysters, Clams Across 9 States

WHO:

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Lummi Indian Business Council

Drayton Harbor Oyster Company

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

WHAT:

A recall was issued for clams and raw oysters due to potential norovirus contamination.

The recalled clams were harvested by the Lummi Indian Business Council.

The oysters were harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company.

Symptoms of norovirus include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain.

Norovirus can cause serious illness, especially in immunocompromised individuals.

WHERE:

The clams were distributed to restaurants and food retailers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Washington.

The oysters were distributed to consumers in Washington.

Both products were harvested in Drayton Harbor, Washington.

WHEN:

The clams and oysters were harvested between February 13th and March 3rd, 2026.

The recall was issued on March 9th, 2026.

WHY:

The recall was issued due to concerns about norovirus contamination, a contagious infection commonly known as the "stomach flu."

HOW:

The FDA advised restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell the affected products and consumers not to eat them.

Norovirus can spread through direct contact with an infected person or through contaminated food, water, and objects.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 17:18 UTC)

A recall has been issued for clams and raw oysters due to potential norovirus contamination, affecting products harvested by the Lummi Indian Business Council and Drayton Harbor Oyster Company between February 13 and March 3, 2026. The clams were distributed to restaurants and food retailers across several states including Arizona and California, while the oysters were sent to consumers in Washington. The FDA is advising that these products not be served or consumed, as norovirus can cause serious illness, particularly in those with weakened immune systems.