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Over 80 sickened after eating raw oysters at Los Angeles restaurant showcase event (www.nbcnews.com)

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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.

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[–] EpicMuch 10 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 13 hours 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.