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September 22, 2023 — City of Goleta Receives Ocean Ecology Award

Marine Watchdogs award recognizes environmental leadership

September 15, 2023 — New Online Game Is a Fun Teaching Tool

New Marine Watchdogs Concentration card game improves memory and teaches marine life

Alert: September 7, 2023— Swedish Salmon Contaminated with Salmonella; 6 dead

Contaminated oysters from Connecticut were sold and served in multiple states.

Alert: September 6, 2023— Contaminated Oysters fron Conecticut

Contaminated oysters from Connecticut were sold and served in multiple states.

Alert: August 31, 2023— FDA Warns of Contaminated Shellfish

FDA warns the public not to eat certain mussels because of E. coli and Salmonella risk.

Alert: August 1, 2023— Shellfish Contaminated with Vibrio Proves Deadly

One person in Connecticut has died from Vibrio vulnificus poisoning

Alert: July 27, 2023— Deadly Smoked Salmon Contaminated with Salmonella

FDA issues warning about smoked salmon that has killed three people

Alert: July 14, 2023— Oysters: Norovirus Outbreak

FDA issues warning about oysters distributed to 17 states

Alert: June 13, 2023— Oysters linked to norovirus illness

FDA issues warning about raw oysters from Korea

Alert: March 22, 2023— Oysters linked to 170 illnesses

Contaminated shellfish are continuing to cause illnesses in several countries.

Alert: March 3, 2023— Florida oysters recalled

Florida oysters are recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

Alert: March 2, 2023— Lidl Cocktail shrimp recalled

Ready-to-eat Tapas branded cocktail shrimp by Lidl recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Alert: February 27, 2023— Canned shrimp recalled

Cans of Geisha medium shrimp are recalled after cans swelling and leaking

Alert: February 10, 2023— Frozen lobster is recalled due to Listeria comntamination

Frozen lobster products with best before dates throughout 2023 recalled

February 8, 2023— Oil Is Still A Big Problem in Summerland

Santa Barbara's Famed Beach and Its Chronic Oil Leakage

Alert: January 8, 2023— Oysters from Ireland have been linked to illnesses.

Department of Health is investigating a food poisoning cluster affecting 16 people.

December 12, 2022 — What Happened to the Sea Stars?

After a near-extinction event, Marine Watchdogs asks the public for help finding sea stars on the Pacific coast

Alert: December 9, 2022—Texas Oysters Recalled after Dozens of People Are Sickened

The recall includes oysters harvested in Texas in November and December 2022.

Alert: November 25, 2022— Oysters recalled due to presence of sapovirus

The FDA is advising consumers not to eat Dai One Food Co. frozen half shell oysters

November 18, 2022 — Marine Watchdogs Releases Lobster Study Results

New Toxicity Report Compares Maine, Australian and California Lobster

Alert: November 8, 2022— Smoked Salmon recalled due to Listeria

Seven Seas smoked salmon has been recalled because of listeria contamination.

Alert: November 3, 2022— 300,000 Pounds of Fish Recalled

150 tons of salmon, tuna, halibut, seabass and swordfish are recalled for salmonella contamination.

Alert: September 28, 2022 —Oysters Recalled in Canada over Salmonella Concerns

Harvested 9/2022— 12 brands of Canadian Oysters have been recalled due to Salmonella contamination.

Alert: September 7, 2022 — Smoked Salmon Contaminated with Listeria Is Recalled in 11 States

Authorities warn of smoked salmon contaminated with Listeria.

Alert: February 10, 2022 (Through June 2023)— Shrimp Recalled Because of Listeria Contamination

20,830 packages of Fisherman's Wharf cooked shrimp have been recalled because of possible Listeria monocytogenes.

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