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Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In NJ Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In NJ
Norovirus Outbreak Prompts Recall Of Oysters Sold In NJ New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washington DC residents are being urged to avoid consuming certain oysters after a recall linked to a norovirus outbreak, federal officials announced.  The contaminated oysters were sold under the brands Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi and harvested between Dec. 1 and Dec. 9, 2024, from British Columbia (BC), Canada, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The oysters, distributed by S&M Shellfish Co. of San Francisco, were shipped to retailers and restaurants across several states, including New Jersey, New York, Pe…

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by Cecilia Levine
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COVID-19: Three Cases Reported In Somerset County Schools COVID-19: Three Cases Reported In Somerset County Schools
Covid-19: Three Cases Reported In Somerset County Schools Three COVID-19 cases were reported within a single Somerset County school district. One case was reported at Hillside Intermediate and two others at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, Interim Bridgewater-Raritan Superintendent Thomas Ficarra said. It was unclear if the individuals were students or teachers. Those required to quarantine has been contacted. "It is important to note the district is in direct contact with the local health department officials on every incident related to COVID-19, and is coordinating closely with public health officials and following CDC, state and lo…

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by Cecilia Levine