As the weather warms up and Canadians start thinking about coastal holidays, trips to the beach or even just grabbing dinner on a restaurant patio, some are concerned a bacteria called vibrio could ruin a summer favourite.
If affected by vibrio, oysters — specifically raw oysters — can cause serious gastrointestinal illness. Though vibrio isn’t a new threat, experts say climate change is causing it to spread, making it a growing concern.
Does that mean you have to give up raw oysters for good? While some on social media are sharing claims that vibrio can cause necrosis and even death, food safety experts like Dave Love
