> "Oysters may be lean and nutritious, but eating them raw may expose you to a
> potentially deadly bacteria strain called Vibrio vulnificus, according to
> the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Even eating small portions of
> affected oysters may lead to serious illness -- and mixing the oysters with
> hot sauce or alcohol will not kill the bacteria. Because it's impossible for
> consumers to distinguish tainted specimens from safe ones, the FDA advises
> against eating any uncooked oysters."
Cancer survivors are usually told to never eat raw oysters or
cold-smoked salmon. The little critters can be bad news.
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Ken Norton
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http://www.zone-10.com
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