Overshadowed by foodstuffs like tuna, sea urchins, and oysters, clams aren't often associated with raw seafood. Yet, from New England to Japan, several regions showcase the beauty of the mollusk sans ...

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 ...

Two people are dead after they contracted a flesh-eating bacterium eating raw oysters in Louisiana, a state health official said. The deaths were due to Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium that is ...

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 ...

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Two people have died after eating raw oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, a “flesh-eating” bacteria found in warm coastal waters, like those off Louisiana. Health officials say the oysters ...

Oysters and clams are two very popular edible mollusks or bivalves. Although they have many similarities between them, there are enough differences so that the average diner can tell which is which.

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 ...

Vibrio vulnificus is naturally found in warm coastal waters, such as the Gulf bordering Louisiana, and infections are more common between the months of May and October. Two people died after ...

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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 ...