Raw oysters are a menu staple in the Northwest, but the Washington State Department of Health says they’re more likely to make you sick in the summer. So far this summer, 22 people have gotten ill ...

Aug. 29 (UPI) --Officials in Louisiana on Friday confirmed two people have now died after getting sick from eating raw oysters and contracting flesh-eating bacteria. A total of 22 people have been ...

(Gray News) – Two people are dead after eating raw oysters and contracting a deadly flesh-eating bacteria, according to officials. The Louisiana Illuminator reports that the deaths were caused by the ...

BATON ROGUE, La. (WKRC) - Two people died after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria from consuming raw oysters, joining a growing number of cases from across the country. According to information ...

Is it true that raw oysters are dangerous? Many raw dishes such as steak tartare and sushi carry a risk of illness. But raw oysters “are among the riskiest foods that we consume regularly,” said ...

The headline seemed unbelievable: “Woman Dies From Flesh-Eating Bacteria After Eating Raw Oysters.” One of our viewers wanted to know if it was one of those urban myths or a legitimate news story with ...

A Florida man who ate raw oysters has died after contracting an infection from Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, according to local health officials. The 71-year-old man ate oysters at a Sarasota restaurant ...

Summer is the best time for lounging on the beach, enjoying peak seasonal produce, and using any opportunity to dine outdoors. And when we're sipping on a spritz alfresco, it's only natural to want to ...