There have been numerous press reports recently of norovirus outbreaks at restaurants that have served shellfish. The CDC has reported that during August 1–December 11, 2024, there were 495 norovirus outbreaks reported by participating states. During the same period last seasonal year, there were 363 norovirus outbreaks reported by these states. The total number of
According to USA Today, The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a norovirus outbreak after oysters served at a Los Angeles County event this month made over 80 people sick.
The event was a Los Angeles Times 101 Best Restaurants event, according to Santa Monica Seafood, a company involved in the situation.
What is Norovirus?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that noroviruses cause nearly 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis annually, making noroviruses the leading cause of gastroenteritis in adults in the United States.
Nature has created an ingenious bug in norovirus. The round blue ball structure of norovirus is a protein surrounding
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Norovirus is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness worldwide, and several factors contribute to its prevalence:
Only a small number of virus particles (as few as 18) are needed to cause infection, making it extremely easy to contract.
Norovirus spreads quickly through contaminated food, water, surfaces, and direct person-to-person contact. It can
The Pierce County Department of Health announced that it was working with Harvest Buffet, 3121 S. 38th St., Tacoma, following a suspected norovirus outbreak. We closed the restaurant around 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, and will reopen it after at least 24 hours. Staff will clean and sanitize the restaurant and take all steps
Summary, posted September 12, 2024
Public Health is investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like sickness associated with Stoneburner restaurant in Seattle. We identified multiple people who reported symptoms consistent with norovirus after eating food and drinks at the restaurant. Norovirus is a very common cause of gastrointestinal (stomach) sickness. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and
Summary
Public Health investigated an outbreak of norovirus associated with Sammamish Cafe & Spirits. We identified multiple sick restaurant staff who reported symptoms consistent with norovirus. Norovirus can spread through multiple contaminated food items, environmental surfaces, and from person to person. This outbreak appears to be over.
Illnesses
Since July 6, 2024, five people have
San Diego County health officials have linked 11 confirmed and probable cases of norovirus illness to frozen oysters imported from South Korea.
Customers who ate the oysters at 100s Seafood Grill Buffet in Mission Valley between March 31 and April 1 became sick, one person went to the emergency department.
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