DPH STATEMENT: Connecticut Department of Public Health Urges Shellfish Safety Awareness Amid Hepatitis A Investigation in New York State
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HARTFORD, CT — Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Commissioner Manisha Juthani, M.D. today issued the following statement urging Connecticut residents to be aware of a hepatitis A outbreak investigation in New York State linked to contaminated shellfish, and to take common-sense precautions when consuming raw or undercooked shellfish.
"Connecticut has a proud shellfish harvesting tradition, and our state works hard every day to protect the safety of that industry and residents who enjoy it. The Department of Public Health, the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), and the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) maintain a robust, year-round statewide shellfish safety and sanitation program.
Through this partnership, there is regular water quality, biotoxin, and pathogen testing. Shellfish growing areas are closed swiftly when concerns are identified, and shellfish harvested from Connecticut waters must meet strict federal and state safety standards before they ever reach your plate. Connecticut residents can have confidence in the integrity of our state's shellfish industry.