2021.11.15 Recall: Dorset Oysters

15 November 2021

The following notice has been issued by the Food Standards Agency.

Dorset Oysters is recalling Dorset Oysters as a precautionary measure because the oysters might be contaminated with norovirus. The products affected are limited to oysters sold at retail stores listed below between 27 October and 12 November 2021.

Samways, Gore Cross Business Park, Corbin Way, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3UX

Shellseekers, Borough Market London, 8 Southwark St, London, SE1 1T

Cove on the Quay, 1 Old Orchard, Poole, BH15 1SD

John Bells Fish, Rear of No.1, High Street Wimborne, BH21 1HR

The Salt Pig, 6 North Street, Wareham, BH20 4AF and 7a Station Road Swanage, BH19 1AB

Jarvis, 56 Coombe Road, Kingston, Surrey, KT2 7AK

Dorset Fish and Shellfish, Notting Hill Farmer's Market, Car Park behind Waterstones Kensington Church Street, Kensington, London W11 3LQ and South Kensington Farmer's Market, Bute Street, South Kensington, London, SW7 3EX

Frank Greenslade Ltd, New Quay Road, Poole, BH15 4AF

T Greenslade Fresh Fish Ltd, 8 Kingland Crescent, Poole, BH15 1TA

BH Fish Ltd, 118 Orchard Plaza, High Street, Poole, BH15 1NB

Paul Williamson Fresh Fish, 2 Malthouse, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford, DT11 0RS

Risk statement
The possible presence of norovirus in Dorset Oysters sold at the above premises.

Symptoms caused by norovirus typically include sudden onset nausea, projectile vomiting, diarrhoea and fever but can also include abdominal pain and aching limbs. Norovirus can also lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults and people with weakened immunity.

Action taken by the company
Dorset Oysters are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Our advice to consumers
If you have bought Dorset Oysters from any of the food businesses listed above, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the food business from where they were bought for a full refund. If you are unsure if the oysters purchased were from Dorset Oysters or have any questions, please contact the retailer where they were purchased or contact Dorset Oysters directly on 01202 666057.