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October 20, 2026

Raw oysters linked to a Salmonella outbreak

1 outbreak alert today: 1 you shouldn't eat
 
Food Safety DailyTUE, OCT 20
Raw oysters linked to a Salmonella outbreak
Recalled raw oysters from a Virginia river are linked to a Salmonella outbreak that has put people in the hospital. They were shipped to restaurants and stores in Texas, California, New York and more.
DON'T EAT THESE
Could cause serious illness. Return it or throw it out.
SALMONELLA · ILLNESSES REPORTED
Little Wicomico Oyster Company raw oysters
Whole oysters harvested September 18 through October 8 may be contaminated with Salmonella; CDC counts 27 sick in 12 states, 5 hospitalized.
Named in the notice: 15 states and D.C.: CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, PA, TX, VA
CHECK YOUR PACKAGE
Certification VA-1421-SP · Harvested September 18, through October 8, 2026
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