Even more oysters recalled over Norovirus risk.

• Brand(s): Intercity Packers Ltd.
• Product: Oyster N/Shell Royal Miyagi Ow
• Companies: Intercity Packers Ltd.
• Issue: Food – Microbial contamination – Norovirus
• Category: Fish and seafood (Fresh)
• What to do: Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled product
• Audience: General public; Hotels, restaurants and institutions
• Hazard classification: Class 2

Affected products

Intercity Packers Ltd. is recalling Intercity Packers Ltd. brand Oyster N/Shell Royal Miyagi Ow from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.

The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

• If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
• Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home or establishment
• Do not consume the recalled product
• Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled product
• Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
• Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.