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health1 month ago•3 min saved

Norovirus Recall Targets Oysters and Clams in the Pacific Northwest

FDA warns consumers and restaurants about oysters and clams potentially contaminated with norovirus from Washington harvesters, triggering a recall of product shipped to multiple states including Oregon and Washington; affected seafood should be discarded and strict hygiene measures used to prevent cross‑contamination, as norovirus symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration) typically appear 12–48 hours after exposure. Investigators are tracing lots from Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and Lummi Indian Business Council.

via KGW|

#clams #fda #health

health1 month ago•3 min saved

FDA warns on Washington oysters and clams over norovirus risk

The FDA issued a recall for Washington-harvested oysters and clams possibly contaminated with norovirus, warning consumers and restaurants to avoid using the products; the seafood had been shipped to multiple states and investigators are assessing the scope while advising those exposed to seek medical care and report symptoms to the FDA.

via king5.com|

#clams #fda #health

food-and-drink1 month ago•2 min saved

FDA recalls oysters and clams over possible norovirus contamination across nine states

Federal officials announced a recall of raw oysters from Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and Manila clams from Lummi Indian Business Council sold in at least nine states due to potential norovirus contamination. Oysters were distributed to consumers in Washington, while clams were sent to restaurants and retailers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington. The FDA warns norovirus can look and taste normal but cause illness, with symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting; high-risk individuals should avoid consumption. Harvest dates were February 13–March 3 in Drayton Harbor, Washington.

via CBS News|

#clams #fda-recall #food-and-drink

science6 months ago•3 min saved

North Atlantic Ocean Currents Show Signs of Critical Instability

Scientists have used 500-year-old clam shells to identify signs of destabilization in Atlantic Ocean currents, indicating a potential approaching 'tipping point' that could significantly impact global climate, with melting polar ice and climate change contributing to this destabilization.

via IFLScience|

#clams #climate-change #marine-biology

science1 year ago•1 min saved

Discover the Hidden Clam Cathedrals Around You

Biophysicist Dakota McCoy and her team have discovered that the heart cockle clam, Corculum cardissa, has shell structures that function like fiber optic cables, allowing beneficial sunlight to penetrate and sustain algae living inside. This natural phenomenon, reminiscent of stained glass windows, was detailed in a recent Nature Communications paper, highlighting the clam's unique adaptation long before human engineering achieved similar results.

via Defector|

#algae #biophysics #clams

legal1 year ago•1 min saved

Mom Fined $88K After Kids Mistake Clams for Seashells at California Beach

A mother was initially fined $88,000 after her children mistakenly collected 72 clams, thinking they were seashells, at Pismo Beach, California. The fine was later reduced to $500 by a judge after she explained the mistake.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#california #clams #fine