Harris County restaurants instructed to stop serving oysters from recalled harvesting area in Galveston Bay
Agustin Martinez removes small oysters to be returned to the water on the first day of oyster season, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, in San Leon.all food establishments in the county to stop serving oysters from a specific harvest area in Galveston Bay after dozens of illnesses were linked to oysters in the area..
Restaurants should contact their distributor for information on the source of their oysters, and discard any from TX 1, the state agency said in a statement.Texas issues oyster recall, orders Galveston Bay fishery to close following illness reports Reported symptoms include fever, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, chills and headache. No hospitalizations have been reported at this time, according to Texas Health and Human Services.
The agency recommends those who purchased Texas oysters since Nov. 17 should check the packaging to see if they were harvested in TX 1. If the oysters were unpackaged, they should contact the seller to find the source. Individuals experiencing symptoms after eating oysters should contact their health care provider, report the case, and direct any questions or concerns to Harris County's Environmental Public Health Division by calling 713-439-6000.
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