Recalled food
Certain Oysters from Little Wicomico Oyster Company
On October 9, 2026, the Little Wicomico Oyster Company voluntarily recalled oysters harvested from the Little Wicomico River in Virginia and contacted its customers.
Product
Whole (shellstock) oysters
Harvest Dates
September 18, 2026, through October 8, 2026
Harvest Locations
Little Wicomico River, VA and Little Wicomico River Lower, VA
Virginia Department of Health has temporarily closed the Little Wicomico River harvest area as a precaution. Little Wicomico Oyster Company has stopped harvesting from the affected area and is cooperating with public health officials. Oysters harvested from other Virginia growing areas are not part of this recall.
What you should do
- Recalled oysters are past their shelf life. If you froze oyster meat, check to see if it's part of the recall and do not eat it. Throw it away or return it.
- Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled oysters using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Urgent
Call a healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 2 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
What Businesses Should Do
- Recalled oysters are past their shelf life. If you froze oyster meat, check to see if it's part of the recall and do not sell or serve it.
- Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled oysters.
Symptoms of Salmonella
- Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
- Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
- Some people—especially children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
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