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 ...

Oysters are a fun appetizer to share, but if the texture veers into creamy territory, you may want to set them aside. Here's ...

A health alert has been issued after Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacterium, was detected in coastal waters.

For the second time in a week a new case of Vibrio vulnificus, a horrifying infection also called "flesh-eating" bacteria, ...

Vibrio vulnificus is naturally found in warm coastal waters, such as the Gulf bordering Louisiana, and infections are more common between the months of May and October. Two people died after ...

Is it true that raw oysters are dangerous? Many raw dishes such as steak tartare and sushi carry a risk of illness. But raw oysters “are among the riskiest foods that we consume regularly,” said ...

Smoking your own oysters can be a cheaper and more flavorful way to enjoy this seafood delicacy. There's a common myth that ...