Article: CFIA/Health Hazard Alert: Recall of Oysters From Hood Canal 5 Growing Area in Washington State Due to Vibriosis Outbreak in USA

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Aug. 22, 2007) - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Albion Fisheries Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain oysters described below as they may be linked to a Vibriosis outbreak.

The oysters affected by this alert were harvested from the Hood Canal 5 growing area in Washington state between July 31 and August 20, 2007. These oysters were imported to British Columbia and mainly distributed to food service establishments. They were also sold from the following retail stores.

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