{"id":14137,"date":"2019-08-05T06:18:23","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T11:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodhandlerscards.com\/blog\/?p=14137"},"modified":"2019-08-05T06:18:23","modified_gmt":"2019-08-05T11:18:23","slug":"raw-oysters-vibriosis-and-the-dangers-of-food-illness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodhandleru.com\/blog\/food-safety-news\/raw-oysters-vibriosis-and-the-dangers-of-food-illness\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety for Raw Oysters"},"content":{"rendered":"

While many people enjoy fresh raw oysters – raw shellfish (e.g. oysters, clams, mussels) can pose an increased risk to be contaminated\u00a0 – as they are filter feeders and become contaminated when their waters are polluted with raw sewage and bacteria.<\/p>\n

Oysters can be contaminated with a variety of foodborne pathogens such as E. coli, norovirus, hepatitis A, and Vibrio vulnificus – which can put anyone at risk for infections.<\/p>\n

August 5 is National Oyster Day! To ensure you’ll have shuckin\u2019 good time – don’t gamble on your chances of getting sick with raw contaminated shellfish. Always eat cooked shellfish – i.e., by baking, grilling, or broiling.<\/p>\n

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    Norovirus<\/h3>\n

    Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause viral gastroenteritis, often called \u201cfood poisoning\u201d or the \u201cstomach flu.\u201d Eating raw or partially cooked shellfish can cause norovirus infection.<\/p>\n

    Norovirus makes its way into the marine environment through untreated human sewage (poop) and vomit. This may come from leaky septic systems, faulty waste water treatment plants, boaters, or beach-goers. Shellfish are filter feeders, which means they filter seawater through their bodies\u00a0to get food floating in the water. When norovirus particles are in the water, shellfish\u00a0can accumulate the virus in their bodies.<\/p>\n

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