Vibrio

Contaminated Saline Associated with Death

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | September 7, 2024

Medical-grade saline and sterile water products are associated with at least one death, says U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Report. Lawsuits likely. Here’s what we know about the situation. FDA Receives MedWatch Report Associated with Potentially Contaminated… read more

YouTuber Billy LeBlanc Falls Ill and Girlfriend Natalie Clark Dies of Vibrio Infection from Raw Oysters

Our Blog,Vibrio | August 18, 2024

YouTuber and social media influencer Billy LeBlanc fell ill, and his girlfriend, Natalie Clark died of Vibrio infection from raw oysters. Despite their popularity, Vibrio infections are a serious and potentially deadly concern associated with raw oysters. Both consuming them… read more

Experts Warn of Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Moving North

Our Blog,Vibrio | May 10, 2024

Experts warn that the deadly Vibrio bacteria moving North may increase risk of cases in areas not commonly associated with the infection. Is climate change to blame? What is Vibrio? Vibrio vulnificus, or more commonly referred to as Vibrio or… read more

Could Freezing Oysters Reduce the Risk of Vibrio Infections?

Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | April 11, 2024

Could freezing oysters reduce the risk of Vibrio infections? Scientists say, yes! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 80,000 people become sick with vibriosis – the illness associated with Vibrio bacterial infections – in the… read more

CDC Warns Three Eastern U.S. States About Recent Uptick of Flesh Eating Bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus

Our Blog,Vibrio | March 14, 2024

Cases of Vibria vulnificus, commonly known as the flesh eating bacteria are on the rise in three eastern U.S. States. Most notably during the heat waves experienced between July through August 2023, says a Center for Disease Control and Prevention… read more

Incubation Period for Vibrio

Vibrio | February 1, 2024

The incubation period for Vibrio infections can vary depending on the specific species of Vibrio and the circumstances of exposure, but ranges from 4 to 96 hours. Incubation Period Overview Understanding the incubation period for Vibrio infections is crucial for… read more

3 Sick and 1 Death – Vibrio in Connecticut

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | August 16, 2023

The Connecticut Department of Health (DPH) issued a Press Release on July 28, 2023, warning residents about a severe Vibrio infection outbreak detected in the state that has sickened at least 3 and caused 1 death so far. The Outbreak… read more

Are Raw Oysters Worth the Risk?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | July 1, 2023

Oysters season is nearly upon us again. Just a few hot months and then temperatures drop again (we hope). According to the old wives’ tale, you should only eat oysters in months that contain an “R”. This includes September through… read more

2 Deaths Linked to Raw Oysters From Louisiana

Vibrio | August 19, 2022

Two people have died in Florida from ingesting raw oysters. Here is everything we know about these raw oyster deaths: About the 2022 Raw Oyster Deaths A restaurant customer in Fort Lauderdale has died of a bacterial infection after eating… read more

Vibrio Summer

Our Blog,Vibrio | June 20, 2021

Here comes the sun do,do,do.. and also, Vibrio Summer? Vibrio and Summer seem to be in the news together more often than we would like. Summer is here! There is something so invigorating about a change of season. Warm weather… read more