Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over potential norovirus contamination, FDA says

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FILE-Oysters are displayed on a plate with shallot vinegar and lemon. (Please note that this is not a photo of the recalled oysters, this is only a file photo) (Photo by: BSIP/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

A recall was issued for clams and raw oyster products distributed in nine states related to concerns that the foods might be contaminated with norovirus, a very contagious virus sometimes referred to as the "stomach flu" or the "stomach bug."

In a March 9 recall notice, Food and Drug Administration officials stated that the impacted products involve certain raw oysters harvested by Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and Manila clams harvested by Lummi Indian Business Council, harvested between February 13 and March 3, 2026 in Drayton Harbor, Washington.

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The FDA is advising restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell the recalled oysters or Manila clams, and throw these items away. 

Where were the recalled clams and oysters distributed?

Why you should care: The affected clams and raw oysters were distributed to restaurants and food retailers in nine states:

• Arizona
• California
• Florida
• Georgia
• Illinois
• Nevada
• New York
• Oregon
• Washington

What are the symptoms of norovirus?

Dig deeper: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that individuals of all ages can get infected and sick with norovirus. 

Common symptoms of norovirus are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. The agency added that other symptoms include fever, headache, and body aches. An individual typically develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus, and most people with norovirus illness get better within 1 to 3 days.

If I contracted norovirus from the recalled clams and oysters, what should I do?

What you can do: The Food and Drug Administration is advising anyone who has symptoms of norovirus infection should call their local health care provider to report their symptoms and receive treatment. Additionally, the agency is also urging consumers not to eat the recalled clams and oysters. 

Food and Drug Administration officials are awaiting further information on distribution of the oysters and Manila clams harvested and will continue to monitor the investigation.