October 14th, 2016 — If you’re headed to the Wellfleet OysterFest this weekend, you might be surprised to learn that there will be no raw oysters served.
The state has closed all shellfish beds in the Cape Cod town because of an outbreak of suspected norovirus illness that is believed to be linked to consumption of shellfish from that area, according to the state Department of Public Health.
Shellfish harvested from the area has also been recalled, the department said in an advisory issued Wednesday.
Organizers of the OysterFest said they have decided not serve any raw oysters during the two-day event that starts on Saturday.