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Over a Dozen Sick with Norovirus in New Orleans From Contaminated Oysters
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 18, 2025
At least 15 people have fallen ill with norovirus in New Orleans from contaminated oysters, says the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. An area near the Chandeleur Sound has been shut down for at least three weeks. Additional cases… read more
Food Policy,Our Blog | January 30, 2025
Both norovirus and hepatitis A virus contamination in berries has been a big problem in imported products lately. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) hopes to solve this issue with a global prevention strategy. A strategy aimed at making… read more
Norovirus Season Is in Full Swing! Tips to Stay Safe and Avoid the Stomach Bug!
Norovirus,Our Blog | January 7, 2025
Norovirus season is here. And it has friends! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking a nationwide “quad-demic,” when you add norovirus outbreaks to seasonal flu, COVID, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Most people understand how to… read more
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 5, 2025
Denver United Airlines employees participating in a holiday party fell sick. Experts suspect norovirus was the cause of their gastrointestinal illnesses. To complicate things further, a strict holiday leave policy may have put passengers at risk for this highly contagious… read more
Norovirus Cases Are Rising in the U.S., Says the CDC
Our Blog | December 31, 2024
Norovirus cases are rising across the country compared to previous years. We often see an upward trend in these outbreaks during the winter months. But this year has been a doozy! The virus, commonly associated with cruise ships and close… read more
FDA Announces Advisory for Norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish in Washington State
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 20, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an announcement for norovirus in Pickering Passage Shellfish for the state of Washington. This alert advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell certain oysters and Manila clams from the… read more
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 8, 2024
An outbreak of Norovirus at Faccia Luna pizzeria and Italian restaurant that sickened at least 40 people prompted both state and local health department investigations. The Pennsylvania Department of Health via the Department of Agriculture and the State College Health… read more
King County Announces Norovirus Outbreak at Kirkland McDonald’s is Over
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 15, 2024
Seattle’s King County announces norovirus outbreak at Kirkland McDonald’s is over. I’ll take a cheeseburger and a side of norovirus. Said no one. Ever! But that could be what happened for some patrons at a certain Kirkland, Washington McDonald’s restaurant…. read more
Our Blog | November 2, 2024
Two foodborne cruise outbreaks recently hit the news this year. One on Royal Caribbean’s International ship Radiance of the Seas and another on P&O Cruise’s ship Arcadia. Foodborne illness can rapidly spread on cruise ships. Between confined quarters, concentrations of… read more
Norovirus Outbreak Associated with Sammamish Café & Spirits
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 9, 2024
King County Public Health is investigating a norovirus outbreak associated with local restaurant, Sammamish Café & Spirits after six cases have been reported. Norovirus is a highly contagious illness easily spread to food and other surfaces and is the leading… read more