Oyster safety doubts after hepatitis outbreaks linked to Louisiana waters
A 1973 hepatitis outbreak in Huston Texas and Calhoun Georgia traced to oysters from East Delta marshes Louisiana raises questions about shellfish monitoring. Tests met government standards yet virus presence went undetected. CDC urges new virologic methods for oyster and clam growing area certification.
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Center For Disease Centre
Atlanta
Center For Disease Control
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