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California Vibrio Raw Oysters Outbreak
May 7, 2019
On May 3, 2019, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommended that consumers avoid eating raw oysters harvested from Estero El Cardon in Baja California Sur, Mexico. We just found out why. It’s because they are linked to an… read more
Touching Shrimp Causes Man to Fight for His Life from Vibrio
November 28, 2018
Succulent shrimp is a taste that sends the taste buds into overdrive. This delicious delicacy is a staple of the American diet and is a must for any visit to the beach. Scenes from Forrest Gump and his best friend… read more
Fisherman Offers Advice on Avoiding Vibrio
November 19, 2018
What jobs would you associate with the phrase “flesh eating bacteria?”Mad scientist, maybe? Something in the medical field? Perhaps a manufacturer of prosthetics? How about a fisherman? Would you trust a fisherman’s advice on avoiding vibrio? A Wise Fisherman Once Told… read more
November 13, 2018
Shellfish is much loved across America. A delicious delicacy that has been perfected throughout the generations is enjoyed throughout the year by fanatical families. This simple but tasty dish can be expertly spiced by chefs and consumers. A shellfish industry… read more
October 15, 2018
Vibrio is bacteria that thrives on raw shellfish, afflicting nearly 52,000 people a year who consume it through contaminated food in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most vibriosis occurrences are individual cases… read more
Seafarers Use Tech to Fight Vibrio
October 14, 2018
Vibrio is a serious, often lethal bacteria. Naturally making its home in coastal and brackish waters where salt and river water mix, it can be an utter killjoy to beach-goers, fishermen, and seafood lovers trying to enjoy a summer meal…. read more
Crab Vibrio Outbreak Over, But Warnings Remain
September 29, 2018
The Crab Vibrio Outbreak is over! You know an outbreak is bad when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as several other state and local partners, all get involved… read more
September 15, 2018
Imagine a calmly eaten dinner that results in the loss of a limb. No, I am not joking or fibbing. That was reality rather than fiction for this 71-year-old man who ended up having his entire hand amputated after a… read more
Vibrio in Oysters – Another Life Lost
July 19, 2018
While not everyone enjoys consuming this slippery delicacy, oysters are a high-end delicacy served in restaurants across the entire globe. It seems that people either love them or hate them, though we know surprisingly little about this tasty, slimy bivalve. We… read more
Vibrio Sickens At Least 12 in Maryland Linked to Crab. How Does Vibrio Contaminate Shellfish?
July 17, 2018
Crab meat imported from Venezuela sickens at least 12 in Maryland with Vibrio infection, health officials say. Four have been hospitalized so far and no deaths have been reported. Interviews indicate those affected consumed fresh, non-pasteurized crab meats from a… read more