Washington health officials closed Drayton Harbor to shellfish harvesting after raw oysters were linked to a norovirus-like gastrointestinal illness.

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A majority of the 26 cases confirmed so far this year have impacted unvaccinated people, the state health department said.

Oysters and clams harvested in Washington state and distributed in nine states could be contaminated with norovirus, the Food and Drug Administration warned March 9.

(FOX40.COM) — Federal health officials are warning restaurants, retailers and consumers not to eat or sell certain oysters and Manila clams harvested in Washington state after a suspected norovirus ...

Federal health officials are warning consumers and restaurants to steer clear of certain clams and oysters after a recall was ...

The very contagious virus causes vomiting, diarrhea and severe dehydration.