The Los Angeles County Department of Health said it is investigating a norovirus outbreak among attendees to the Dec. 3 event. A recall has also been issued for the oysters.

Summary

A norovirus outbreak in Los Angeles sickened over 80 attendees of the Dec. 3 Los Angeles Times “101 Best Restaurants” event after consuming raw oysters.

The affected oysters, sourced from British Columbia and linked to multiple brands, were recalled on Dec. 13.

The FDA warned against selling or serving oysters harvested from parts of British Columbia in 14 states and D.C.

Norovirus, a common foodborne illness, is linked to contaminated shellfish. Health officials are investigating, while event organizers emphasized adherence to food safety protocols.

  • @[email protected]English
    10•3 months ago

    Eating raw filter feeders has got to be one of the strangest food choices anybody could make

    • ArtieShaw
      3•3 months ago

      I’m pretty much an omnivore who will try any species at least once. Raw oysters? Nah.

      It seems like a food of last resort, so if I’m stranded on an island, maybe. If I’m wearing nice clothes and surrounded by other delicious foods, absolutely not.

    • Drusas
      1•3 months ago

      The affected oysters have been recalled. Whatever you go buy from the store would almost certainly be fine.

  • @kerrigan778English
    1•3 months ago

    Lotta ignorance in the comments here. Norovirus is caused by HUMAN contamination by someone infected, usually fecal-oral. Norovirus is a risk in any raw food that has been handled by anyone.