Marler also said that cases of foodborne illness linked to raw shellfish have been on the rise over the past decade. The risks of eating raw oysters may also be rising as a result of climate change, which could lead to an environment that allows Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria found in marine environments, to more easily multiply.īill Marler, a food safety expert, previously told Insider that as ocean waters get warmer and humans infringe upon aquatic habitats, the risk of illness associated with eating raw shellfish will only continue to increase. However, according to the New York Times, the National Shellfish Sanitation Program enforces strict guidelines to ensure safe oyster handling for human consumption, including placing the oysters on ice to keep them fresh for as long as possible.

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