A Missouri man died of vibriosis after he ate raw oysters he purchased from a seafood stand, authorities said.
A Missouri man died of vibriosis Thursday, June 8, after he ate raw oysters he purchased from a seafood stand, authorities said.
The man purchased the oysters from The Fruit Stand & Seafood in Manchester, Missouri, about 20 miles west of St. Louis. County health officials are urging anyone who recently purchased oysters from the market to dispose of them as investigators work to determine the source of the oysters. The department noted severe illness and death from vibriosis is rare and typically occurs in people with a weakened immune system.Always cook oysters or other shellfish before eating: Don’t eat them raw or undercooked.Avoid cross-contaminating cooked shellfish with raw shellfish and its juices.
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