Health News
Raw Oysters
August 1, 2006
The FDA has issued a warning yesterday regarding oysters from the Pacific North West. Many oysters have been found to have unusually high levels of the bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp). The bacteria can cause severe gastrointestinal illness in individuals who consume raw oysters infected with the bacteria.
Until the Vp threat has passed people are being advised to cook oysters.