FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell oysters from area in Groton

GROTON, CT (WFSB) - The FDA made a release alerting restaurant and food retailers 5 states to not serve or sell oysters from an approved area in Groton, CT. This advisory applies to those in CT, MA, NY, PA, and VA ) that have recently purchased raw oysters in Groton harvested from 8/28/2023 through 8/30/2023. According to the FDA, a sample results showed potential contamination. These oyster were distributed to the 5 states listed above but may have been distributed further. Contaminated oysters can cause illness, especially if eaten raw,...