# Hog Island Oyster Co. Withdraws 200K Oysters

> Hog Island Oyster Co. withdraws 200,000 oysters after luxury hotel sewage leak.
- Title: Hog Island Oyster Co. Withdraws 200K Oysters · Sfgate
- Summary: Hog Island Oyster Co. withdraws 200,000 oysters after luxury hotel sewage leak. Hog Island Oyster Co. withdrew 200,000 oysters from market after Marin County…
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## Hog Island Oyster Co. suspends harvesting
Hog Island Oyster Co. temporarily suspended shellfish harvesting in Tomales Bay after Marin County detected a sewage spill from Olema House hotel's tavern.
## Sewage spill at Olema House tavern
A septic system leak at Olema House's Due West Tavern sent sewage into Olema Creek, which drains into Tomales Bay.
## Oyster withdrawal precaution
Hog Island Oyster Co. withdrew 200,000 oysters harvested between Sept. 14 and Oct. 12 due to the spill.
## Oyster farm recovery timeline
Hog Island Oyster Co. expects to resume Tomales Bay harvesting between next week and the end of the month after repairs.
## Key takeaway

Hog Island Oyster Co. withdrew 200,000 oysters from market after Marin County detected sewage spill from Olema House hotel's tavern.