If you or someone in your family got sick after eating raw oysters, Ron Simon & Associates can review whether your illness may be connected to the Little Wicomico outbreak. You don’t need to know the supplier before contacting us.
CDC’s October 30 update reports 28 Salmonella illnesses in 13 states, with five people hospitalized and no deaths reported. Illnesses began between May 29 and October 6, 2026. The investigation remains open, although recalled fresh oysters are past their shelf life and harvesting from the affected Virginia area has stopped.
Does My Oyster Meal Fit?
Little Wicomico Oyster Company supplied oysters to restaurants and retailers in several states. You may have eaten them without seeing a brand name. A restaurant name, approximate meal date, or card statement can give our team a starting point.
The recall covers oysters harvested September 18 through October 8 from Little Wicomico River or Little Wicomico River Lower. Those harvest dates identify the recalled products. They don’t describe the full illness period reported by CDC, which began in May. Tell us about your meal rather than ruling yourself out based on the recall dates.
What Connects the Oysters to the Illnesses?
CDC says interviews, testing, and supply records link the outbreak to oysters harvested by Little Wicomico Oyster Company from the Virginia harvest area. Some oysters collected there tested positive for the same Salmonella strain found in sick people. Investigators have not publicly established how contamination began.
What Our Lawyers Can Review
We can discuss your symptoms, treatment, and oyster meal, then explain what records may help assess a possible claim. Missing a receipt or a confirmed Salmonella test doesn’t prevent you from asking for a review. Whether a claim is possible depends on the evidence connecting your illness to the food.
Our Salmonella lawyer page explains the legal help available. The 2025 raw-oyster outbreak is a separate investigation.