Public Health Warns Caution on Eating Raw Oysters from Certain Areas of Mexico

LOS ANGELES —The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reporting that there are more than 150 suspected local cases of gastrointestinal illness linked to the consumption of raw oysters, likely caused by norovirus. At this time, Public Health is warning consumers not to eat raw oysters from Laguna De Guerrero Negro, Baja California, Mexico; Laguna Manuela, Baja California, Mexico; and Bahia Salina, Sonora, Mexico because they may be linked to outbreaks of norovirus illnesses in California. Before eating raw oysters, consumers should ask the vendor/restaurant where the oysters were harvested.

Public Health is working with the California Department of Public Health or CDPH to investigate and confirm the source of this cluster of gastrointestinal illness cases. If you believe that you became sick from eating or drinking something, please file a report by clicking here.

Earlier News Report:

Raw Oysters Linked to 27 Cases of Gastrointestinal Illness

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses potentially linked to raw oysters consumed at four different local restaurants. There were 27 associated cases as of Jan 12.

Public Health is currently working with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to investigate and confirm the source of this cluster of gastrointestinal illness cases.

At this time, Public Health warns residents — specifically those most vulnerable such as young children, older adults, and people who are immunocompromised — of the risks of consuming raw oysters.