date:Jul 02, 2012
According to DHSS, 3 cases of Vibrio parahaemolyticus--an infection that is commonly associated with eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly raw oysters--were reported June 27 and 28, 2012.
Vibriosis is caused by Vibrio bacteria, such as Vibrio parahaemolyticus, that grow in coastal waters. Risk factors for acquiring gastrointestinal Vibrio infections include: eating raw or undercooked shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) or crabs; or cross-contamination of other foods and surfaces w