Multiple people sick in MA to date. Affected oysters were harvested between 7/1/2024 and 7/18/2024 from two lease sites in the SC28, Lewis Bay, MA harvest area. Products are sold to consumers, retailers and distributors in CA, CT, FL, IL, MA, MN, MO, NJ, NH, NY, PA, and likely other states.
Who's At Risk?
Anyone who consumes the products. In people with weakened immune systems, Campylobacter jejuni bacteria may occasionally spread to the bloodstream and cause a life-threatening infection.
Symptoms
People with Campylobacter jejuni illness usually have diarrhea (often bloody), fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms may include other complications, such as irritable bowel syndrome, temporary paralysis, and arthritis.
