An illness linked to raw shellfish is making some New Brunswickers sick.
Public health in New Brunswick declared an outbreak of vibrio parahaemolyticus related to shellfish after nine confirmed cases of the illness commonly linked to the handling and consumption of raw shellfish like mussels, oysters and clams.
“New Brunswickers are encouraged to enjoy healthy seafood such as clams, mussels, and oysters but should be aware that warmer temperatures may increase the risks of bacteria in these foods,” said Russell. “The risk of food poisoning can be minimized by following some simple food safety guidelines such as washing your hands before and after handling these foods; store raw shellfish and seafood at 4 C in the refrigerator or on ice before cooking and refrigerate leftovers promptly.”
An outbreak of vibrio parahaemolyticus, related to shellfish, has been declared following nine confirmed cases in the province.https://t.co/gx0HRLqvjY
— Government of NB (@Gov_NB) September 18, 2020
Dr. Russell encourages everyone to make sure they are getting shellfish and other seafood from licensed establishments or harvesting shellfish from fishing zones currently open by Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
The confirmed cases were reported in the northern and eastern parts of the province.
New Brunswick normally sees two to three cases of vibrio parahaemolyticus a year.
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