Millions of people enjoy eating oysters. While not a serious threat to healthy individuals, consumption of raw or undercooked oysters by at-risk individuals may cause serious illness. Learn about these potential threats and be oyster aware.

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Many people all over the world love to eat oysters. Whether you eat them in moderation or by the dozen, these delightful mollusks provide a low calorie protein¹ that are an excellent source of zinc, vitamin B-12, and omega-3 fatty acids.²

While not a serious threat to healthy individuals, consumption of raw or undercooked oysters by at-risk individuals may cause serious illness or even death from Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. If you have liver disease, diabetes or a weak immune system, you should avoid raw oysters.

Without question, there is an overwhelming need to inform at-risk oyster consumers about the potential hazard associated with eating raw oysters³. As such, this website is dedicated to educating the oyster consuming public. It provides a thorough background on Vibrio vulnificus and the health conditions that place an individual in the at-risk category, as well as present tasty oyster products with reduced risk for all consumers to enjoy, including at-risk consumers. So, eat your savory oyster treats raw, steamed, fried, charbroiled, grilled….whatever your appetite desires, just BE OYSTER AWARE!

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