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Oysters sold in N.C. could be contaminated with norovirus

George Hastings points out specks of grit on a newly opened oyster.
Meredith Rizzo
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NPR
George Hastings points out specks of grit on a newly opened oyster.

The Food and Drug Administration said some oysters that were harvested in British Columbia and sold in North Carolina and other states could be contaminated with norovirus.

The oysters were sold under Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay and Royal Miyagi brands and came in a bag that had either Pacific Northwest Shellfish or Union Bay Seafood with certification numbers BC 740 SP or BC 6001 SP.

Anyone who purchased the oysters should throw them away or return them to the distributor, and officials say they should also clean and sanitize any surfaces or utensils that may have come in contact with them.

Symptoms of norovirus include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, fever, headache, body aches and stomach pain.

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.