Oysters tied to Norovirus in Nevada

The Southern Nevada Well being District is investigating instances of acute gastrointestinal sicknesses linked to the consumption of sure frozen half-shell oysters from South Korea. Thus far, 5 Clark County residents have reported sickness after consuming oysters related to this investigation. At the moment, no epidemiological hyperlink has been confirmed, and no hospitalizations have been reported.

The Well being District is working with the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Well being and the Meals and Drug Administration in reference to the investigation. Moreover, the California Division of Public Well being has been notified, because the oysters had been imported via California ports of entry.

Individuals who had been unwell skilled signs comparable to vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and abdomen ache. Different signs can embody fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue.

The oysters in query weren’t shipped to grocery shops. The product was obtainable to eating places and could be recognized as follows:

Processor Identify: JBR (KR-15-SP)
Harvest Location: Designated Space No. 1, Republic of Korea
Harvest Date: Jan. 6, 2025
Greatest Earlier than: Jan. 6, 2027
Lot Code: B250106

Individuals who ate oysters throughout April and skilled acute gastrointestinal sickness can full the foodborne sickness grievance type at  www.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/Well being-Matters/foodborne-illness-complaint-form/ or name (702) 759-1300. Those that are at present unwell are urged to contact their well being care supplier. To stop unfold to others, the Well being District encourages thorough hand washing with cleaning soap and water, plus cleansing and disinfecting contaminated surfaces utilizing a bleach-based family cleaner.