05/15/2026
The FDA has issued an alert regarding norovirus contamination in oysters and clams harvested from Washington state. If you are on the West Coast or plan to be soon, avoid raw shellfish from this area and ensure all seafood is cooked to an internal temperature of at least 145°F. If you experience intense vomiting or signs of dehydration like dizziness, the team at Pulse-MD Urgent Care is here to provide rapid hydration and care.
On April 10 the Washington State Department of Health advised the FDA of a recall of certain shellfish because of norovirus-like illnesses associated with consumption of raw oysters. The recall includes all species of shellstock from Gomez Shellfish LLC (WA-1724-SS), harvested on March 22 through Ap...