Sea Win recalls Frozen Half Shell Oysters in California because of norovirus outbreak

Sea Win, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA, is recalling 650 cases of Frozen Half Shell Oysters from South Korea, harvested on Jan. 30 and Feb.

4, because of possible norovirus contamination. The California Department of Public Health flagged the oysters after linking them to multiple illnesses, prompting the recall.Norovirus can cause diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, fever and chills, with symptoms kicking in 12 to 48 hours after consumption and lasting up to two days.



The FDA warns severe cases could hit harder in those with weakened immune systems. No specific case count has been released.The recalled product, labeled KR 7 SP, was distributed to wholesalers in Los Angeles and Irvine, CA.

, and may have reached other states, per an FDA advisory. Packed in white corrugated boxes with 144-count shellfish tags, the oysters carry harvest dates of Jan. 30 and Feb.

4.Recalled product:Sea Win — Frozen Half Shell Oysters (KR 7 SP)Size: 144 count per boxHarvest Dates: 01/30/2024, 02/04/2024The FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell these oysters and to toss them or arrange destruction via distributors. Consumers should avoid eating them and contact healthcare providers if symptoms appear.

Sea Win urges returns to points of purchase for full refunds.The agency is tracking distribution and coordinating with state officials, promising updates as the investigation unfolds.(To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.

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