Food Safety Alert: Oysters recalled due to norovirus concerns

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a recall from Khee Trading involving frozen, raw, or half-shell oysters. The products are being recalled due to a potential contamination of norovirus. The products were purchased by restaurants and food retailers in several states, including Colorado. 

Description of recalled products

• Frozen, raw, or half-shell oysters with Lot Code: B250130.
• Harvested from Designated Area No. 1 in the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Jan. 30, 2025.
• The products were processed by JBR KR-15-SP in Tongyeong-si, ROK.

What consumers should do

• Consumers should not eat the recalled products.
• Food containing norovirus may look, smell, or taste normal.
• Contact a doctor if you have symptoms after eating the recalled products.

What restaurants should do

• Do not serve or sell the recalled products.
• Check refrigerators and freezers for the recalled items and throw them out.
• Visit the FDA website for more information.

Norovirus description 

• Norovirus is a very contagious virus that spreads easily.
• A person usually develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus.
• The most common symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain.
• It can lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults, and people with other illnesses.
• Symptoms of dehydration include decrease in urination, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up. Children who are dehydrated may cry with few or no tears and be unusually sleepy or fussy.
• Most people with norovirus get better within one to three days.
• Stay home when you’re sick for two days after symptoms stop.