Overview
- The advisory covers raw oysters from Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and Manila clams from the Lummi Indian Business Council harvested February 13 to March 3 in Drayton Harbor, Washington.
- Manila clams were shipped to restaurants and retailers in at least nine states — Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington — while the affected oysters were distributed within Washington.
- The FDA urges businesses to stop serving or selling the shellfish, dispose of product, and sanitize equipment to prevent cross‑contamination, noting contaminated food may look, smell and taste normal.
- Federal officials say traceback is ongoing and further distribution details are pending, with updates to follow as the investigation continues.
- Washington halted commercial and recreational harvesting in Drayton Harbor after illness reports, and state officials have indicated an anticipated reopening date of March 24.