Oysters harvested from Galveston Bay are being recalled after reports of gastrointestinal illnesses
The Texas DSHS said all oysters harvested in the TX 1 shellfish area have been linked to gastrointestinal illnesses in people leading to fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, cramps, chills and headaches.
While people have reported illnesses related to the oysters, no hospitalizations have been reported, the DSHS said. The state health department closed the TX 1 area on Thursday and will test the water in the area to determine when it is safe to reopen the area to harvesting.Sign up for NBC DFW newslettersAny oysters, in the shell or shucked, shown to have been harvested in the TX 1 area between Nov. 17 and Dec. 7 should be discarded.Recall ordered for all oysters harvested from Nov. 17 through Dec. 7 in TX 1 shellfish area.
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