Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
If you are sick, avoid spreading illness by washing your hands frequently and cleaning frequently touched surfaces
If you are sick, avoid spreading illness by washing your hands frequently and cleaning frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, and kitchen countertops
Oysters are not considered kosher (or fit) for consumption by traditional Jewish law
UPDATE January 17: Public Health Warns Consumers About Eating Raw Oysters from Certain Areas of Mexico
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 currently working with the California Department of Public Health (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.
January 12, 2024 - 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 are 27 associated cases to date.
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.
"Until the source is confirmed, consumers should be cautious before eating raw oysters due to the potential risk of foodborne illness," said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. "If you are sick, avoid spreading illness by washing your hands frequently and cleaning frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, and kitchen countertops."
If you believe that you became sick from eating or drinking something, please file a report by clicking on https://iris.ph.lacounty.gov/WorldCarePublicPortal/pages/foodborneillness/reportincident.aspx?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
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