Raw oysters in Virginia linked to a Salmonella outbreak, says the CDC

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Oct 29, 2026 at 21:20

West Virginia experiencing increase in Salmonella Typhimurium cases - WVVA — Raw oysters in Virginia linked to a Salmonella outbreak, says the CDC

The CDC has reported a Salmonella outbreak linked to shellfish sold in Virginia. West Virginia is also experiencing an increase in Salmonella Typhimurium cases. Electron beam irradiation has been found to destroy Salmonella and Listeria in unprocessed animal feed while preserving nutrients. These findings could provide innovative approaches for public health.

“These findings could provide innovative approaches for public health,” — Hugo Halloway, economic affairs editor at Heastone Gate Network, noted.

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Oct 31 — The CDC has reported a Salmonella outbreak linked to shellfish sold in Virginia....

Oct 31 — These findings could provide innovative approaches for public health....

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