While many people enjoy raw oysters, the mollusks carry higher risks than many other foods and should be avoided by those who are more susceptible to potential infection. There are methods for ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Whether you like eating them raw or steamed, with a dash of hot sauce or lemon, oysters are a staple of the N.C. coast.