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Certain Pacific Oysters recalled due to norovirus

Issued April 14, 2022
Issue
Sawmill Bay Shellfish Co. Ltd. is recalling certain Pacific Oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination. The recalled products have been sold in British Columbia and Alberta and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
Hazard description
Norovirus
What to do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment Do not consume the recalled products Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer 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. Learn more: Learn more about the health risks Sign up for recall notifications by email and follow us on social media View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process Report a food safety or labelling concern
Product
Product name
Certain Pacific Oysters
Reference
ID
RA-64086