Any oysters, clams, mussels or scallops imported from Korea should be thrown out, if they’re in the fridge or freezer.
The Illinois Department of Public Health says the shellfish harvested from Korean waters have the potential to be contaminated with Norovirus – a virus that attacks the intestinal tract causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches and low grade fever.
Consumers who have purchased shellfish recently and are concerned it may have come from Korea should contact the store where purchased.
Importation of shellfish from Korea ended May first.
