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California Norovirus Outbreak: Over 200 Cases Reported; Officials Warn To Avoid Eating Raw Oysters From Mexico

Food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell and taste normal. However, eating them could cause severe illness in some, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. (Credit: pixabay/ photo-graphe)

Health officials in Southern California have issued a warning to avoid eating raw oysters imported from certain areas of Mexico after more than 200 people got sick from suspected norovirus infection.

Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness that causes vomiting and diarrhea. The virus-causing infection typically spreads through direct contact with an infected person or consumption of contaminated food or drink.

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