Food safety officials in New Zealand have again warned people not to eat raw mussels because of a risk of Vibrio infection. Figures from the Institute of Environmental Science and Two people are sick ...

The death of a Long Island resident has been linked to a bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater that has also been blamed for two deaths in Connecticut, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Wednesday.

Vibrio is a type of bacteria that has been around for hundreds of millions of years; researchers have identified more than 70 species. These species are mostly harmless, but some can cause infection.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - A basket of oysters is ready for packaging and delivery at Copps Island Oysters on Aug. 9, 2021, in Norwalk, Conn. Two ...

A pilot study in France has pointed to a significant under-reporting of shellfish-related foodborne outbreaks. The objectives of the research were to quantify and describe the health impact of ...

Amid a rise in foodborne illnesses linked to raw shellfish, food poisoning expert warns that raw oysters may not be safe to eat. Source: WVTM 13 News/Youtube Cases of foodborne illnesses linked to raw ...

Summer is a deadly time for eating shellfish in Florida, particularly raw oysters. Oysters served in Florida and traced back to Louisiana are infecting people with vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium that ...

Two Connecticut residents have died this summer from infections linked to a bacteria found in raw shellfish or seawater, the state Department of Public Health said Tuesday. Three people in the state ...