At least 80 people have fallen ill after eating raw oysters at an event celebrating the top restaurants in Los Angeles, it has emerged.
The oysters were served at the 101 Best Restaurants event at the Hollywood Palladium on December 3, which was attended by hundreds of guests.
At least 80 people have fallen ill after eating raw oysters served at the 101 Best Restaurants event at the Hollywood Palladium on December 3, which was attended by hundreds of guests.
They were then provided to one of the restaurants that had been featured in the 101 Best Restaurants list, The LA Times reports.
Hillary Manning, a spokesperson for the LA Times, claimed that all safety protocols were followed at the 101 Best Restaurants event.
According to reports, at least 80 people became ill after consuming raw oysters at a celebration honoring Los Angeles’ best eateries.
Hundreds of guests attended the 101 Best Restaurants event on December 3 at the Hollywood Palladium, where the oysters were served.
SandM Shellfish Co., San Francisco. has confirmed that there have been several illnesses brought on by norovirus contamination, prompting an urgent oyster recall.
The recalled products, which were marketed under the names Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi Oysters, were harvested in British Columbia, Canada, between December 1 and December 9.
Restaurants, retailers, and consumers were warned by the Food and Drug Administration not to sell or consume the potentially contaminated products after the tainted oysters were shipped to 15 states nationwide.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, norovirus, also known as the “stomach flu,” is a highly contagious virus that causes diarrhea and vomiting. In the United States, it is the primary cause of foodborne illness.
According to the LA Times, guests who attended the opulent restaurant event—which cost $264 for general admission and up to $600 for VIP tickets—reported experiencing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
The symptoms can linger for up to three days and usually appear 12 to 46 hours after exposure. Even after they feel better, people who have a norovirus infection can still spread the illness, the CDC cautions.
Hundreds of people attended the 101 Best Restaurants event at the Hollywood Palladium on December 3; at least 80 people have become ill after consuming raw oysters. The price range for general admission tickets is $264 to $600 for VIP (stock photo).
The event was sponsored by Santa Monica Seafood, which sourced the oysters and provided them to Fanny Bay Oysters.
According to The LA Times, they were then given to one of the eateries that had been listed among the 101 Best Restaurants.
A number of Californian restaurants and businesses received the contaminated oysters. Colorado, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania were also among the states where they were distributed.
The following details printed on the shellfish tag allow consumers to identify products that are part of the recall.
Union Bay Seafood and Pacific Northwest Shellfish were the initial harvesters and producers.
A certificate. Both BC 740 SP and BC 6001 SP were harvested between December 1st and December 9th.
On December 13, the recall notice was issued, adding that the oysters’ pack date was November 25 or later.
Shellfish Company S&M. stated in the notice: “This product must be immediately discontinued from use and distribution of any kind.”. “…
The business suggested that the oysters be “returned to S&M Shellfish Co.”. or separated, marked NOT SAFE, DON’T TOUCH, and/or to be destroyed right away under the watchful eye of the local health authority or the department of health. “.”.
According to ABC News, Santa Monica Seafood, the company that provided the oysters for the occasion, is “aware of the ongoing investigation into the recent food illness outbreak linked to oysters served.”.
“There is no evidence to suggest mishandling at any point in the supply chain, including by Santa Monica Seafood or any of the restaurants participating in the LA Times event,” the company stated, adding that it is participating in the investigation being conducted by the public health department. “.”.
LA Times spokesperson Hillary Manning asserted that the 101 Best Restaurants event adhered to all safety regulations.
She informed the newspaper that the event planners “were in compliance with all relevant safety standards” following an inspection by the LA County health department.
“We take food safety very seriously and have produced culinary events for many years,” Manning stated. We are also aware of how carefully each chef and eatery prepares and serves the food in our neighborhood. “…
However, Mark Kapczynski, who bought two tickets for the event for $350, is extremely dissatisfied with it.
After trying a plate of raw oysters and clams, Kapczynski reported that he was “feeling bloated” 45 minutes later. The following day, he claimed to be unable to “barely walk” and to have been extremely ill all night.
He said to The New York Times, “It was a disaster.”. “These are L’s best restaurants.”. 1. You believe you’re secure. Not what you would anticipate. “…
The best eateries in L are these ones. A. You believe that you’re safe. Unexpected. “.”.
