These oysters were distributed in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
So far, authorities have identified eight salmonella cases linked to the outbreak in those states.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services alreadyissuedan emergency closure order for harvesting oysters in that area.
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It also initiated a recall late last month for oysters harvested between Dec. 16 and Feb. 24.
Even if potentially contaminated oystersseemcompletely safe, consumers should still think twice before consuming them.
“Food contaminated withSalmonellamay look, smell, and taste normal,” the FDA said.
Salmonella infections typically resolve without medical treatment, but symptoms of the illness are no joke.
These symptoms typically emerge between six hours and six days after infection and last between four and seven days.
