FDA Issues Multistate Recall for Washington Oysters and Clams Over Norovirus Risk
William Strasmore
March 18, 2026
New York seafood lovers and restaurant owners are being urged to exercise caution following a significant health alert from federal officials. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a formal warning regarding oysters and clams harvested in Washington state that may be contaminated with norovirus, a highly contagious pathogen.