Virginia Shellfish Closure Linked to Pennsylvania Salmonella Outbreak
Virginia authorities closed harvesting in the Little Wicomico River for oysters and clams after a Pennsylvania Salmonella outbreak, with an additional closure and limited permitted seafood exceptions reported. The implicated restaurants, distributors, serotype, and any recall remain unknown, so consumers should avoid shellfish from closed waters while exposure details develop.
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Updated Oct 11, 2026