Health officials have confirmed that contaminated oysters have led to two deaths and multiple infections due to the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus. The oysters, harvested in Louisiana, were served in restaurants in Louisiana and Florida. According to the states' health departments, Vibrio vulnificus has been linked to six deaths in Louisiana and five in Florida.

Vibrio vulnificus is part of a group of bacteria found in coastal waters, and most infections occur from consuming raw or undercooked shellfish , particularly oysters. In some cases, the bacteria can also enter the body through open wounds while swimming. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the infection, known as vibriosis, can cause severe symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydra

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