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Salmonella outbreak linked to Virginia raw oysters sickens 27

Original: Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Virginia raw oysters sickens 27 people

A multistate Salmonella outbreak has been linked to raw oysters harvested in Virginia, with 27 people reported ill across several states. The story is being carried by local news outlets in New York, Washington DC and Philadelphia, raising concerns about the safety of oysters from the affected harvest areas and prompting warnings to consumers about eating raw shellfish.

Why now: Health officials have tied a foodborne illness outbreak affecting people in multiple states to a popular raw food, prompting consumer warnings.

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