Oysters harvested from the Gulf of Mexico during the warm months of summer have a high risk of being contaminated with deadly Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. Most healthy people don’t have to worry about that particular
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Continue Reading Why the FDA Shouldn't Back Down on Shellfish
U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (D-LA) called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reverse its ban on the sale of fresh live oysters from Gulf Coast states during the summer months unless they…
Continue Reading Lawmaker Wants Oyster Policy Reversed
Over the weekend Michael Tayor, senior advisor to the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the agency’s intention to reformulate its policy on processing raw oysters to reduce Vibrio vulnificus, a
