More oysters harvested in B.C. were recalled due to a risk of norovirus contamination.
Health Canada issued a notice Tuesday saying oysters of various package sizes from Intercity Packers Ltd. have been recalled. Specifically, items labelled Oyster N/Shell Royal Miyagi Ow harvested on March 22 are affected, Health Canada said.
So far this year, 328 norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses have been linked to consumption of B.C. oysters, theHowever, individuals from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario have also reported being sick."Also, avoid eating raw or undercooked oysters to reduce your risk of foodborne illness and follow proper food handling practices."
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