Oysters

food-safety

Eating raw or undercooked oysters can cause illness from bacteria, viruses, and parasites that contaminate the meat. Common culprits include Vibrio species, norovirus, hepatitis...

food-safety

Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium naturally present in warm coastal waters worldwide. It is not an contaminant introduced by farming or handling; rather, it colonizes shellfish s...

Food & Drink

Playa Hermosa Fish and Oyster Hermosa Beach is a focused seafood spot specializing in fresh fish and crudo, plus a curated selection of oysters served in a relaxed coastal setti...

food-safety

Yes, raw oysters can kill you in rare but serious cases, primarily when Vibrio bacteria or viruses contaminate them and are consumed alive and raw. The vast majority of people w...

health

Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver with several causes, notably viral hepatitis (hepatitis A, B, C, D, E). Hepatitis A and, less commonly, hepatitis E can spread thro...