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OTTAWA, ON, March 20, 2022 Summary
Affected products
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
Stellar Bay Shellfish | Oyster, Kusshi | Variable (clerk-served) | None | Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-07-22 Process Date: 03-07-22
Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-10-22 Process Date: 03-10-22
Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-14-22 Process Date: 03-14-22 |
Stellar Bay Shellfish | Oyster, Kusshi Large | Variable (clerk-served) | None | Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-07-22 Process Date: 03-07-22
Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-08-22 Process Date: 03-08-22
Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-14-22 Process Date: 03-14-22 |
Stellar Bay Shellfish | Stellar Bay Gold | Variable (clerk-served) | None | Harvest Area BC 14-8 Deep Bay CLF #1411206 Harvest Date: 03-07-22 Process Date: 03-07-22 |
Issue
Stellar Bay Shellfish is recalling certain oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.
The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
What you should do
People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.
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Background
This recall was triggered by findings of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.
There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
What is being done
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated food recall warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
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SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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