Some mussels harvested in Canada are being recalled across the tri-state and in several nearby states because of a possible contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Officials said restaurants and food retailers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut should check to see if they have the recalled product.
Live mussels from Allen's Fisheries located in Newfoundland, Canada, and initially harvested on Feb. 7, were shipped to distributors and restaurants in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. The shellfish were shipped on or around Feb. 21.
The FDA said the mussels may have been distributed to other states, as well.
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Restaurants and food retailers should not serve or sell the shellfish. The FDA said you should dispose of the mussels and not eat them. Retailers can also contact their distributor to arrange for return.
Anyone who eats the potentially-contaminated mussels may experience symptoms of food poisoning. This could include diarrhea, stomach pains or cramps, nausea, vomiting or fever.
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Anyone who experiences these side effects should report their symptoms to their local health department.
The New Jersey Department of Health advised the FDA of an outbreak of illness associated with the consumption of certain mussels on March 1.
The FDA said they are awaiting more information on distribution of the mussels and will continue to monitor the investigation. More information on the recall can be found here.
