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Six people have died and 34 have been infected by Vibrio vulnificus in 2025

Two of the deaths were linked to Louisiana oysters served at restaurants in two states

Officials recommend cooking oysters to reduce risk

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Two people have died after eating raw oysters infected with the flesh-eating bacteria Vibrio vulnificus , Louisiana health officials confirmed.

The oysters were harvested in Louisiana and served at two restaurants — one in Louisiana and another in Florida. In addition to the two deaths, officials report that 14 more people have recently been infected, according to WBRZ, an ABC-TV affiliate.

So far in 2025, there have been 34 confirmed infections and six deaths linked to Vibrio vulnificus in Louisiana — a higher

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