Raw oysters from Baja Mexico are linked to an illness outbreak that has sickened at least 12 people in California.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting oyster induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal illness after eating raw oysters, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Raw Oysters from Mexico Linked to Illness Outbreak in California
May 3, 2019 — At least 12 people were diagnosed with “gastrointestinal illnesses” after eating raw oysters from Baja Mexico, according to a warning from the California Department of Public Health.
Where Did People Get Sick?
The outbreak of food poisoning occurred between February and April 2019. The victims all reported eating raw oysters from seafood restaurants or grocery stores in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Santa Barbara, but the oysters were sold statewide.
What is the Problem?
The raw oysters were harvested from Estero El Cardon in Baja California Sur in Mexico. They have tested positive for 6 pathogens, including E. coli, Vibrio, Shigella, and norovirus.
Contaminated Oysters from Estero El Cardon in Mexico
If the oysters are not labeled or identified, consumers should ask the retailer or restaurant where the oyster is from. Consumers should avoid eating oysters from Estero El Cardon at this time:
“Restaurants and retailers can protect customers by checking their inventory and shellfish tags that are required to identify the source to avoid any raw oysters harvested from Estero El Cardon in Baja California Sur, Mexico.”
What Should I Do?
Residents of California who get sick after eating raw oysters should visit a doctor immediately. Furthermore, the illness should be reported to the local health department.
How To Avoid Illness From Raw Oysters
Do not eat raw or undercooked shellfish. If you do eat shellfish, make sure it is cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145°F. Quick steaming is not sufficient to prevent gastrointestinal illness from these pathogens.
Do I have a Food Poisoning Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting oyster induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal illness after eating raw oysters, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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