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Norovirus outbreak linked to oysters; health officials order recall and harvest area closure
The Louisiana Department of Health has closed a molluscan shellfish harvesting area in Area 3 and ordered a recall of all oysters harvested from that area ...
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US FDA issues recall of Louisiana oysters due to norovirus illnesses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning retailers and restaurants not to sell certain oysters that could be ...
Cases of norovirus are on the rise. Here’s how you can protect yourself from the stomach bug
Lehigh Valley’s health networks are seeing abnormally high cases of the stomach bug that’s taking a large number of people out of action and leaving them stuck in the bathroom.
Oysters sold by Publix, Walmart and others recalled after ‘norovirus-like’ illnesses
Oysters that came from one particular harvesting area in Louisiana and went to Walmart, Publix and other retailers have been ...
Your Typical Household Cleaners Won’t Get Rid of Norovirus—Here’s What To Use Instead
Typical household cleaners like hand sanitizer or wipes don't kill germs from norovirus. Here's what you can use instead.
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Louisiana oyster recall: 61 people report norovirus-like illness
The Louisiana Department of Health closed an oyster harvesting area after people reported norovirus-like illnesses.
Virginia Connection Newspapers7d
Notorious Norovirus Stalks Region
It is winter, and a new strain of norovirus called GII.17[P17] is spreading across the U.S. including the northeast. MedStar Health Urgent Care in our region is experiencing an uptick in ...
LDH recalls some Louisiana oysters after 15 people became sick
If you suspect you have become ill from contaminated oysters, please contact your regional epidemiologist ( ...
Officials assure safety as New Orleans restaurants pivot away from recalled oysters
It is among more than 50 establishments hosting Oyster Night in New Orleans. The official Super Bowl event comes just one day ...
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How do I kill norovirus? Here's what experts say — and why one cleaning agent reigns supreme
but that’s not the case with the norovirus." Lee adds that proper hand washing with soap and water is important too. "If there’s a contaminated environment such as the bathroom, clean and disinfect ...
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Louisiana shuts down easternmost oyster harvesting areas, recalls mollusks
The Louisiana Department of Health has closed down oyster harvesting in the area east of Lake Borgne and issued a recall for ...