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Wet Markets Offer Fresh Access to Seafood, But Are They Safer?

Our Blog | June 10, 2025

Wet markets are hugely popular in places around the world. When it comes to seafood, its popularity is even growing in the U.S. Keeping your seafood alive until you are ready for it implies that in addition to it being… read more

New Research Shows How Gut Pain Is Your Body’s Response to Bad Bacteria

Our Blog | January 23, 2025

Gut pain following a meal? It could be your immune system at work! We’ve all been there. Sushi at a Chinese food buffet. Hot dogs from a shady food cart. Potluck casserole made by your quirky cousin. Raw oysters out… read more

Watch Out for Vibrio in Galveston

Our Blog | 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

CDC Warns Three Eastern U.S. States About Recent Uptick of Flesh Eating Bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus

Our Blog,Vibrio | March 14, 2024

Cases of Vibria vulnificus, commonly known as the flesh eating bacteria are on the rise in three eastern U.S. States. Most notably during the heat waves experienced between July through August 2023, says a Center for Disease Control and Prevention… read more

3 Sick and 1 Death – Vibrio in Connecticut

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | August 16, 2023

The Connecticut Department of Health (DPH) issued a Press Release on July 28, 2023, warning residents about a severe Vibrio infection outbreak detected in the state that has sickened at least 3 and caused 1 death so far. The Outbreak… read more

Are Raw Oysters Worth the Risk?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | July 1, 2023

Oysters season is nearly upon us again. Just a few hot months and then temperatures drop again (we hope). According to the old wives’ tale, you should only eat oysters in months that contain an “R”. This includes September through… read more

Man Tragically Dies After Eating Missouri Vibrio Raw Oysters

Our Blog | June 11, 2023

St. Louis County has issued a public health alert for raw oysters after a Missouri man died after eating them. Here is everything we know about Missouri Vibrio Raw Oysters: Missouri Vibrio Raw Oysters This week, the St. Louis County… read more

2021 Vibrio Outbreak

Our Blog | August 10, 2021

Oysters have been around for millions of years and have been considered a delicacy by people all over the world for generations. Scientists report evidence of shellfish dinners dating back 164,000 years ago. Vibrio, however, has only been documented since… read more

California Vibrio Raw Oysters Outbreak

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | May 7, 2019

On May 3, 2019, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommended that consumers avoid eating raw oysters harvested from Estero El Cardon in Baja California Sur, Mexico. We just found out why. It’s because they are linked to an… read more

Touching Shrimp Causes Man to Fight for His Life from Vibrio

Vibrio | November 28, 2018

Succulent shrimp is a taste that sends the taste buds into overdrive. This delicious delicacy is a staple of the American diet and is a must for any visit to the beach. Scenes from Forrest Gump and his best friend… read more