raw oysters

FDA Issues Oyster Advisory due to Campylobacter Outbreak. Check Those Shellfish Tags!

Campylobacter | August 20, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an oyster advisory for oysters harvested in the Lewis Bay harvest area. This advisory is in response to a Campylobacter outbreak associated with oysters collected from this location. If you have recently… 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

Are Raw Oysters Safe to Eat?

Our Blog | July 7, 2024

Raw oysters are a cult classic. Either you love them or hate them. Those that love them have strong feelings. Those that hate them have equally strong feelings. But are they safe to eat? According to the U.S. Food and… 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