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Health Officials Report Second Vibrio Death in Florida
August 6, 2026
Health officials report a second Vibrio death in Florida. Not long after the first death was reported in another county. Health officials are monitoring the situation during this peak Vibrio season. How do you get Vibrio, why is it so… read more
How Do People Get Vibrio Infections? CDC Report Sheds Light on How People Get Sick!
July 1, 2026
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report explores how people get Vibrio infections. With Vibrio Season in full swing, it is a great time to explore the results of this study to protect ourselves from potential… read more
At Least 5 People Sick with Vibrio in Florida This Season
June 10, 2026
As the mercury climbs, so do cases of Vibrio in Florida and other coastal areas. At least five cases have been reported so far in the state. Anyone getting sick from a preventable illness is bad. But why are these… read more
October 12, 2025
Health officials have reported a rise in Vibrio cases in St. Mary’s County. Ongoing reports of Vibrio illnesses reported to St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) have prompted a public safety alert. How do you get Vibrio infections? How serious… read more
A Case of Vibrio at Lam’s Seafood Asian Market Prompts King County Foodborne Illness Announcement
October 1, 2025
A case of Vibrio at Lam’s Seafood Asian Market in Seattle has the King County Public Health Department warning residents. While the warmer months are coming to a close, raw oysters are still vulnerable to foodborne pathogens. Vibrio, norovirus, and… read more
August 31, 2025
Several Gulf coast Vibrio cases and deaths have been caused oysters and wound exposure. So far, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas have been impacted. State and local health officials are monitoring the situation. Here’s what we know about Gulf coast Vibrio… read more
Watch Out for Vibrio in Galveston
September 27, 2024
An uptick in cases of Vibrio in Galveston prompt a Galveston County Health District public health alert. You may want to re-think eating fish caught off the docks of the Galveston sea wall and protect yourself from skin infections. Here’s… read more
August 18, 2024
YouTuber and social media influencer Billy LeBlanc fell ill, and his girlfriend, Natalie Clark died of Vibrio infection from raw oysters. Despite their popularity, Vibrio infections are a serious and potentially deadly concern associated with raw oysters. Both consuming them… read more
Experts Warn of Deadly Vibrio Bacteria Moving North
May 10, 2024
Experts warn that the deadly Vibrio bacteria moving North may increase risk of cases in areas not commonly associated with the infection. Is climate change to blame? What is Vibrio? Vibrio vulnificus, or more commonly referred to as Vibrio or… read more
Could Freezing Oysters Reduce the Risk of Vibrio Infections?
April 11, 2024
Could freezing oysters reduce the risk of Vibrio infections? Scientists say, yes! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that around 80,000 people become sick with vibriosis – the illness associated with Vibrio bacterial infections – in the… read more