Over 80 attendees of the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants event reported getting sick with symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting after consuming raw oysters. The illnesses appear to be linked to oysters provided at the event, which have since been recalled by both the California Department of Public Health and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The oysters were supplied by Fanny Bay Oysters and distributed by Santa Monica Seafood, a sponsor of the event.
Health officials are investigating a possible norovirus outbreak after dozens of people became sick after eating raw oysters at the L.A. Times 101 Best Restaurants event. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed that more than 80 people who attended the annual event — which features some of the area's most celebrated and popular restaurants — reported getting sick with symptoms that included diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting.
'As is the case with each of our events, we had protocols in place and, based on an inspection from the L.A. County Department of Public Health, we were in compliance with all relevant safety standards. We also know the care that each chef and restaurant takes in preparing and serving food to our community.' Without specific testing, there is no way for a vendor or restaurant to detect norovirus because it does not affect the taste, smell, or appearance of oysters.
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