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Why the FDA Shouldn't Back Down on Shellfish

By Michael F. Jacobson on November 6, 2009

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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Lawmaker Wants Oyster Policy Reversed

By Helena Bottemiller on November 1, 2009

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…
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FDA Acts to Reduce Raw Oyster Poisoning

By Helena Bottemiller on October 20, 2009

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

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