Oysters safe to consume after LDH recall

Fifteen people became ill with norovirus-like illness after eating the Louisiana oysters harvested from Area 3 at several New Orleans restaurants between January 15 and January 31. The illnesses were not life-threatening, but two people were hospitalized and have been discharged.

But the Louisiana Department of Health ordered a recall of all oysters coming from the area east of Lake Borgne after 15 people became sick after eating them at New Orleans restaurants. Here's everything you need to know. The recall includes oysters harvested from Area 3 — east of Lake Borgne and north of Eloi Bay — since January 10.