At least 16 people from five states have come down with gastrointestinal illnesses traced back to oysters harvested from an estuary in Mexico, the CDC says. At least one distributor of these oysters has issued a recall.
Almost 12 million pounds of Tyson chicken strips have been recalled because they might have metalAt least 16 people from five states have come down with gastrointestinal illnesses traced back to oysters harvested from an estuary in Baja California Sur, Mexico, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two people have been hospitalized, and there have been no reported deaths.
When it comes to the bugs the CDC identified, common symptoms include watery or bloody diarrhea, stomach pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms may start within days of infection and last up to a week, the agency said. Those who have other chronic conditions, like weakened immune systems, may be at higher risk.The CDC recommends cooking raw oysters and shellfish thoroughly before serving them, as well as throwing away oysters whose shells were open before cooking.
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