In a restaurant setting, Murray recommends ordering 6 oysters per person, which could be great for an appetizer. While this mineral is important for health, consuming too much can be harmful. Though zinc toxicity is most often associated with supplements, eating too many oysters too frequently can lead to negative health effects, such as reduced levels of the minerals copper and iron that zinc competes with for absorption.
As most oyster spots offer up their wares in sixes, by the half or full dozen, a good rule of thumb is six oysters per person at the table. The reigning champ, Joey Chestnut, holds the world record for the most hot dogs eaten at Industrialization and dredging of the waters in England led to overfishing, and as more people moved to the coast, more and more sewage ended up dumped in oyster-growing waters.
Fully cook them before eating, and only order fully cooked oysters at restaurants. Some oysters are treated for safety after they are harvested. Skip to content. Search for:. Vibrio bacteria naturally inhabit coastal waters where oysters live.
Because oysters feed by filtering water, Vibrio and other harmful bacteria and viruses can concentrate in their tissues. When someone eats raw or undercooked oysters, germs that might be in the oyster can cause illness. CDC estimates that about 80, people get vibriosis—and people die from it—in the United States every year.
Most of these illnesses happen from May through October when water temperatures are warmer. However, you can get sick from eating raw or undercooked oysters during any month of the year, and raw oysters from typically colder waters also can cause vibriosis. You can kill Vibrio in oysters and certain other shellfish, such as mussels and clams, by cooking them properly. Most Vibrio infections from oysters, such as Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection, result in mild illness, including diarrhea and vomiting.
However, people with a Vibrio vulnificus infection can get very sick. As many as 1 in 5 people with a Vibrio vulnificus infection die.
This is because Vibrio vulnificus infection can lead to bloodstream infections, severe blistering skin lesions, and limb amputations. If you develop symptoms of vibriosis , tell your medical provider if you recently ate or touched raw oysters or other raw shellfish or came into contact with salt water or brackish water. Brackish water is a mixture of salt water and fresh water.
It is often found where rivers meet the sea. Anyone can get vibriosis, but you may be more likely to get an infection or severe illness if you:. Most people become infected by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, particularly oysters. Other people become infected by:.
Follow these tips to reduce your chances of getting an infection when eating or touching shellfish and other seafood:. Only eat shellfish that open during cooking. Throw out any shellfish that do not open fully after cooking. If you have an upset stomach after eating oysters, you may be infected with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. This strain causes only a mild infection resulting in side effects such as diarrhea and vomiting.
This strain of Vibrio can lead to a blood infection, development of blistering skin lesions, limb amputation or even death. No matter the severity of your symptoms, if you're feeling sick after eating raw oysters you should contact your primary care provider for an evaluation and treatment plan.
Unfortunately, there's no evidence that antibiotics can help your infection, according to the CDC , but in severe cases antibiotics may be prescribed anyway. Shellfish, such as oysters, are one of the most common food allergens. If you have an upset stomach after eating oysters, whether raw or cooked, it may be an allergic reaction.
You can develop an allergy to shellfish at any age , but it most often develops in adults, according to Mayo Clinic. Allergies refer to an overreaction of your immune system to a substance it considers harmful, even though for most people it's not. Allergic reaction symptoms usually develop within minutes to an hour after eating the oysters.
Your allergy symptoms may include:. In severe cases, your oyster allergy may lead to anaphylaxis, which is a life-threatening condition that may cause shortness of breath or loss of consciousness, and requires immediate medical attention. Talk to your doctor if you suspect you have an allergy to oysters so you can get a formal evaluation, diagnosis and treatment plan. If you've gotten sick from oysters, what to do may depend on the underlying cause of your illness.
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