Raw oysters from Virginia's Little Wicomico River are linked to a Salmonella outbreak.
The CDC reports 27 illnesses and 5 hospitalizations. No deaths are reported.
The strain is Salmonella Telelkebir, a rare type tied to raw oysters before.
The firm recalled the oysters on Oct. 9 and stopped harvesting in the area.
Whole, in-shell oysters harvested in that window from the river are recalled.
The oysters reached restaurants and retailers in 15 states and Washington, D.C.
Of 13 ill people interviewed, 10 had eaten raw oysters, far above normal rates.
Eight oyster samples from the river all tested positive for Salmonella on Oct. 13.
Virginia closed the growing area Oct. 9. Reopening needs three clean test rounds.
Symptoms start six hours to six days after eating and last four to seven days.
Throw away or return recalled oysters. Wash anything they touched in hot soapy water.
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