Foodborne illness outbreak linked to Oysters found in Alabama, sparks investigation
The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating a foodborne outbreak first reported late last month in Southwest Alabama. According to a news release from the ADPH, the outbreak is suspected to be associated with oysters from Louisiana that were distributed in Alabama.
Alabama health officials investigating illness outbreak linked to Louisiana oysters
The outbreak was reported late last month in southwest Alabama and left 11 people ill, including three who sought emergency room treatment.
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People are reportedly becoming sick with what is described as a “norovirus-like illness” after eating the affected oysters.
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