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Raw Oysters and Vibrio vulnificus: A Deadly Foodborne Illness Combo
Foodborne illness from Vibrio vulnificus is almost exclusively associated with consumption of raw oysters. Properly cooking the shellfish can totally eliminate the risk. Although most cases are likely underreported and unrecognized, infection from Vibrio vulnificus is still quite rare. Data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicated the average occurrence of Vibrio vulnificus infection was... [more]