Norovirus

Norovirus in the Elderly, The Shocking Costs of Treating This Common Foodborne Illness

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

A new study on norovirus in the elderly was published in the JAMA Network Open. The study, performed by researchers within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) observed Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health record data for veteran patients… read more

Norovirus Outbreak on Princess Cruises Ruby Princess

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 2, 2026

Passengers on the Ruby Princess, a Princess Cruises vessel, have begun falling sick with norovirus. A common, but very inconvenient, foodborne illness on cruise ships. Fortunately, the majority of those sickened in this norovirus outbreak became ill towards the end… read more

Reports of Norovirus on the Appalachian Trail

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 23, 2026

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has reported a spike in norovirus on the Appalachian Trail. Starting in early May through June, the organization has been following reports of a “Virginia stomach bug” plaguing hikers along this famous hiking destination. But it… read more

Hikers Report Norovirus on the PCT, What Is Causing These Illnesses?

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 12, 2026

At least two dozen people have fallen sick with norovirus on the PCT. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a popular hiking destination in San Bernardino County, California. While dehydration and exposure are common concerns on the trail, norovirus has… read more

Guests and Crew Aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird Sickened with Gastrointestinal Illness

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 3, 2026

Guests and crew aboard the Lindblad Expedition’s National Geographic Sea Bird began experiencing gastrointestinal illness about halfway through their trip. Prompting a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Voyage Sanitation Program (VSP) notification. What caused these illnesses? Why are… read more

Norovirus Outbreak on Caribbean Princess

Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 12, 2026

While the hantavirus cruise ship outbreak is literally going viral in the news cycle, the Caribbean Princess norovirus outbreak, which sickened over a hundred passengers is still a big deal. It may not make headlines, but for those whose trip… read more

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