Amid the tailgaters at the Eagles season opener against the Dallas Cowboys last week, there was one unusual tent. Like the ...

Two people died after eating Louisiana oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus bacteria, bringing the total deaths to six ...

Two people in Louisiana recently died from Vibrio vulnificus after eating raw Gulf oysters, leaving seafood lovers wary even ...

The bacteria is usually spread through open wounds in contaminated seawater, but an estimated 10% of cases can come from eating raw or undercooked shellfish.

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacteria that occurs in warm coastal waters or raw seafood. It can cause necrotizing fasciitis, a life ...

If you're a fan of shellfish, there's one type, once very popular, that might permanently remain off menus in the future.

For decades, conservation organizations have been working to restore oyster populations in the bay, accruing data along the ...

While many people enjoy raw oysters, the mollusks carry higher risks than many other foods and should be avoided by those who are more susceptible to potential infection. There are methods for ...

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More than 20 Louisiana residents have contracted Vibrio vulnificus, which can cause illness when a person eats raw or ...

Six people have died after consuming oysters contaminated with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. Those infected ...