The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for oysters that were sold in 10 states after reports of illness, the agency announced Wednesday. The shellfish may be contaminated with norovirus, a virus that can cause severe stomach symptoms, including nausea and vomiting. It’s also the most common cause of foodborne illness in the U.S.
The affected oysters are from British Columbia, Canada, and can be identified with the following information:
- Harvested by: Stellar Bay Shellfish Ltd. from British Columbia, Canada
- Brands: Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, and Stellar Bay Gold
- Harvest area: BC 17-20 (Nanoose Bay) CLF #1401656
- Harvest dates: between Dec. 22, 2025, and Feb. 4, 2026
The shellfish was distributed to restaurants and retailers in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. The FDA also warned that the oysters may have been distributed to other states, too.
At grocery stores and restaurants, check where your oysters came from—and do not eat any affected oysters.
If you think you’ve consumed contaminated oysters, monitor for symptoms of norovirus, including diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
The FDA urges anyone who experiences these symptoms after eating the affected shellfish to contact their healthcare provider and report their symptoms to their local Health Department.
