Originally published April 1, 2022
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Health officials say 29 Minnesotans recently suffered from norovirus after eating oysters at a restaurant in Robbinsdale.
Minnesotans fell ill after eating the raw oysters at Travail Kitchen on March 20. The restaurant notified public health authorities and has since stopped serving the oysters, officials said.
The Stellar Bay Gold oysters came from Deep Bay 14-8 in British Columbia and were harvested on March 10. Public health agencies are encouraging people to check shellfish labels and discard oysters from that particular harvest.
Symptoms of norovirus include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The Minnesota Department of Health says there is high norovirus activity in the state and most cases are linked to oysters.
“People with norovirus can pass it on to others even after symptoms stop,” said MDH epidemiologist supervisor Carlota Medus. To mitigate the spread, health experts recommend washing your hands after using the bathroom and before preparing food for others.