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    State Urges Marylanders Not To Consume Fresh Crab Meat Imported From Venezuela

    Maryland Department of Health Investigating Contamination

    Baltimore, MD (July 6, 2018)—The Maryland Department of Health is warning consumers to avoid eating fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela because of potential risk of infection.

    The Department is investigating a cluster of Vibrio infections in individuals who reported eating “fresh” (non-pasteurized) crab meat—from a plastic tub—with a label indicating that it is imported from Venezuela.  The imported crab meat is sold under different brand names.  Maryland crab product has not been associated with this cluster.

    The implicated foods have been prepared in both household and restaurant settings, and include a variety of dishes, such as crab cakes, seafood salad containing crab, and crab benedict.

    Symptoms of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. At least 9 cases who consumed imported crab meat have been confirmed in the state of Maryland. Two of the individuals were hospitalized and there have been no deaths.  

    Vibrio infections can be caused by ingestion of Vibrio-containing water or shellfish and by direct skin exposure to Vibrio-containing salt or brackish water, including waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.  However, none of the individuals have reported contact with water as a likely cause of illness. 

    Individuals who have recently consumed imported crab meat from Venezuela and are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above should consult their primary care provider.

    The Department continues to investigate this cluster and will provide updates as warranted. Consumers should refrain from eating these non-pasteurized imported products until further notice. Vendors or restaurants with questions should call the Office of Food Protection at 410-767-8400.

     

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