Oysters Sicken at Least 80 at Restaurant Event in Los Angeles, Officials Say

Thu Dec 26 10:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Norovirus Outbreak Linked to Oysters at LA Times’ 101 Best Restaurants Event

**Los Angeles, CA** – Over 80 attendees of the Los Angeles Times’ 101 Best Restaurants event on December 3rd have fallen ill due to a norovirus outbreak linked to contaminated oysters served at the Hollywood Palladium. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the outbreak on Thursday, stating that the illness, characterized by diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, is connected to a broader oyster-related norovirus outbreak resulting in a recall of the affected shellfish.

The event, showcasing the city’s top culinary establishments, drew hundreds of guests. While the health department hasn’t specified the number of hospitalizations, they confirmed that some attendees required medical attention. One attendee, Mark Kapczynski, reported attending the event with his wife and experiencing illness after consuming oysters. The investigation into the outbreak is ongoing. The implicated oysters have been recalled.