Norovirus now reported in 13 states, including New Jersey, raw oysters blamed

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According to The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 states have now reported cases of Norovirus and it's all coming down to raw oysters people have eaten.

The CDC says the raw oyster contamination has led to a total of 103 illnesses, as of April 6th.

The 13 states affected by the contaminated oysters include Texas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Oregon, and Washington. The CDC says other states could be added to the list soon due to records of distribution.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that the contaminated oysters were harvested in the south and central parts of Baynes Sound in Canadian British Columbia.

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