Tag: Vibrio
High heat, low tide likely triggering spike in shellfish-linked infections
The illness, Vibrosis, usually occurs 4 hours to 4 days after eating contaminated shellfish.
Hot temp, low tides increase risk of infection from shellfish
The Three Cs – check, chill and cook – can prevent illness from shellfish.
Aw shucks! It’s pretty risky to eat raw and under-cooked oysters
As local waters warm up, shellfish beds become breeding grounds for bacteria that can make you sick when you eat raw or undercooked oysters.