If you eat oysters in one of these 6 states, stop now, warns the FDA
Oysters can be contaminated by E. Coli and Salmonella.
Oysters are very popular crustaceans that offer many health benefits because they were overflowing with omega-3 fatty acids. However, consuming delicacy can also make you sick. It is not uncommon for oyster consumption to lead to food poisoning. According to studies , 7.4% of oysters house the Salmonelle bacteria. They can also host E.Coli. Last week, the FDA published a warning In six states, where contaminated oysters are served.
1 The oysters of future seafood have been recalled
On October 26, 2023, Future Seafoods, Inc. launched a voluntary recall of all oysters in the PE9B harvest area collected on 10/10/2023 and distributed to their customers from October 10 to October 16, 2023.
2 The recall has an impact
Contaminated oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in six states: Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina and Virgina.
3 Oysters were harvested in Canada
The contaminated oysters were harvested around Prince Edward Island in Canada, 10/10/2023 in the PE9B harvest area, added the FDA.
4 Contaminated oysters can cause disease
"Contaminated oysters can cause disease if they are consumed raw, especially in people with compromise immune systems," said the FDA. "Foods contaminated by Salmonella and E. coli can watch, feel and taste normal. Consumers of these products that have symptoms of salmonellosis or E. coli should contact their health care provider and report their symptoms at their service local health. "
5 Salmonella symptoms
Most people infected with salmonella will start developing symptoms 12 to 72 hours after infection and usually last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps. More serious cases of salmonellosis may include high fever, ailments, headaches, lethargy, rash, blood in urine or stool, and in some cases can become fatal.
6 Symptoms of e. Coli
While. Coli are mainly harmless bacteria that live in the intestines of people and animals and contribute to intestinal health, to eat or drink food or to water contaminated by certain types of E. Coli can cause gastro-gastro-gastro-gastro-gastro-gastro-gastinal diseases. Symptoms can start a few days after consuming contaminated foods or up to nine days later. They usually include serious stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea and / or vomiting.