Norovirus

Recall Announced After Reported Illnesses Connected to Norovirus in Washington Oysters

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 21, 2026

Reports of norovirus in Washington Oysters prompts an Advisory and Washington state-originating recall for four states. Certain oysters collected from a harvest area in Hammersley Inlet, Washington have been associated with illnesses. What oysters are involved in this recall? What… read more

Norovirus Sickens Passengers Aboard Princess Cruises’s Star Princess

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 25, 2026

Nearly 200 passengers and crew members sick with norovirus on Princess Cruises’s Star Princess cruise ship began reporting symptoms about halfway through their voyage. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Voyage Sanitation Program (VSP), the outbreak… read more

Washington Clams and Oysters Recalled Due to Norovirus

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 10, 2026

Certain Washington clams and oysters collected in Drayton Harbor are subject to recall due to connection with potential norovirus illnesses. A recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory announced the situation in an effort to reduce additional illnesses associated… read more

FDA Expands Advisory for Norovirus in Oysters

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 26, 2026

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added additional harvest dates to their recently published Shellfish Advisory due to norovirus in oysters. This expands the previous announcement published earlier this month. Several people have reported illness in Washington. Other illnesses… read more

Oysters Harvested in British Columbia Likely Responsible for Norovirus Outbreak in Washington

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 17, 2026

At least 11 people consuming oysters harvested in British Columbia have been sickened with norovirus. This outbreak has been linked to another in Nevada, announced last week after California Department of Health issued their own recall. How was this norovirus… read more

Norovirus at Quinnipiac University Sickens Ledges Dorm Students. Here’s What You Need to Know!

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 8, 2026

Reports of norovirus at Quinnipiac University Ledges dorm have been circulating. It is difficult to keep widespread “stomach bug” symptoms quiet on that scale. While the true number of sick individuals has not been disclosed, a significant number of students… read more

Suspected Norovirus Outbreak at The Residence at Paine Estate, Six Hospitalized

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 7, 2026

Wayland Police and Fire Departments were called to The Residence at Paine Estate earlier this week following reports of serious illness at the assisted living facility. Patients were experiencing symptoms consistent with norovirus, said a Wayland City press release. Norovirus… read more

Norovirus Myth versus Reality. Can You Tell Fact from Fiction?

Norovirus,Our Blog | January 23, 2026

Can you tell a norovirus myth from reality? Misinformation abounds with so many myths on the subject in the common vernacular. With 2026 starting with a strong wave of norovirus illnesses across the country, now is a good time to… read more

Norovirus Outbreak on Rotterdam Cruise Marks First Cruise Ship Outbreak of the Year!

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 14, 2026

Recent announcement of a norovirus outbreak on Rotterdam cruise marks the first cruise ship outbreak of the year, says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Voyage Sanitation Program (VSP). Is this an ominous start to the year? How… read more

Suspected Norovirus Outbreak on Celebrity Eclipse

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 8, 2026

A suspected norovirus outbreak on Celebrity Eclipse, a ship on the Celebrity Cruises line has sickened nearly a hundred passengers and several crew members. This gastrointestinal illness is often referred to as the “cruise ship virus,” due to the common… read more