Members of the mollusk family, oysters are a type of shellfish that grow in saltwater environments and are available in dozens of varieties worldwide. Oysters are one of the few mollusks that are ...

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 ...

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 ...

NEW ORLEANS — Two people have died after eating Louisiana oysters infected with a flesh eating bacteria. WBRZ reports the oysters were harvested in Louisiana before being served at restaurants in both ...

A grouping of Vibrio vulnificus bacteria is revealed in a 13,184x magnified scanning electron microscopic image from 2005. (BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Two more people have died ...

Two new vibrio deaths tied to Louisiana oysters State total rises to six fatalities this year Vibrio infections spiking above average annual rates Most cases linked to open wounds in brackish waters A ...

(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 ...

Craving oysters? Here's what's safe, what's not, and how to prep them so you can enjoy the benefits without stressing about foodborne illness.

NEW ORLEANS — Two people have died after eating Louisiana oysters infected with a flesh eating bacteria. WBRZ reports the oysters were harvested in Louisiana before being served at restaurants in both ...