Vibrio

A Loss of Life and Limb

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vibriosis causes an estimated 100 deaths and 80,000 illnesses every year…

6 years ago

Protecting Your Children From Foodborne Illness

It can be an absolute nightmare and heartbreak when one or more of your children gets sick. It’s particularly scary…

6 years ago

Vibrio in Oysters – Another Life Lost

While not everyone enjoys consuming this slippery delicacy, oysters are a high-end delicacy served in restaurants across the entire globe.…

6 years ago

Vibrio Sickens At Least 12 in Maryland Linked to Crab. How Does Vibrio Contaminate Shellfish?

Crab meat imported from Venezuela sickens at least 12 in Maryland with Vibrio infection, health officials say.  Four have been…

6 years ago

Think Again Before You Slurp Down That Oyster

Raw oysters are often linked to vibrio illnesses. As ocean temperatures rise, the cases of vibrio linked to raw oysters…

6 years ago

Vibrio Cases from Venezuelan Crab Meat Showing Up in Maryland

It’s the new kid on the block. Well, not really, but how many of us have heard about Vibrio before?…

6 years ago

Vibrio in Crabs is Making Marylanders More than Just Crabby

Fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela has been associated with several confirmed cases of severe bacterial illness known as Vibrio…

6 years ago

The Scoop on Poop: Why Your Fecal Matter Matters

When a tummy ache becomes serious enough that your over-the-counter treatments and home remedies are just not doing the trick,…

6 years ago

Why Identifying What Caused Your Food Poisoning is Important

The CDC estimates each year about 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses, and of those cases, 38 million…

6 years ago