Food Safety Alert: Oysters recalled due to norovirus concerns

*As of February 18, 2026, this recall has expanded to include additional products. Read the latest news release.

Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a recall involving oysters harvested by Stellar Bay Shellfish. 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

• Oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada in area BC 17-20 CLF #1401656.
• Brands include Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, and Stellar Bay Gold.
• Harvest dates include 2/30/2025, 1/20/2026, 1/26/2026, and 1/29/2026.

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.
• The oysters could be a source of germs, so wash hands after handling them.
• Clean and sanitize containers used to hold the products.
• Immediately wash and sanitize any cutting boards, countertops, or utensils that may have touched the oysters.
• 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.

MCPH role in food recalls

There are systems in place to make sure the food people buy and eat is safe. When Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a product being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County, MCPH shares the information so it reaches as many community members as possible.