Why Did The Oyster Cross The Road?
Q:Why did the oyster cross the road?
A:He was in my grocery sack getting ready to be eaten!
Seriously, if you are going to eat or especially cook oysters you need to Be Oyster Aware. Millions of people eat Gulf oysters every single year and for good reasons. They taste yummy, they are chock full of vitamins, zinc, omega 3’s, all things that help your body in so many wonderful ways. Yet every time you consume all this goodness you are at risk of death from Vibrio vulnificus bacteria. Vibrio vulnificus isn’t always harmful to the average person, but to someone with liver disease, a weakened immune system, or diabetes it can be fatal. Avoiding raw oysters completely is the best way to go if you have any of those ailments. For anyone who loves oysters check out Be Oysters Aware and get all the information you need. You can find out if you are at risk, what Vibrio vulnificus is exactly, and the symptoms of it. After you find the all clear feeling and hunger in your stomach check out some of the oyster recipes they have on the site!
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