Question 1

are shrimp, crabs, and oysters safe to eat after a hurricane or typhoon, as the storm might have stirred up all the sediment?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Your concern is bacteria. If the shell fish get washed ashore then you may have an issue. If when the water settles and the shell fish remain in their habitat and are then caught you should be alright

Question 2

is it safe to eat raw oysters while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: There aren't any raw foods safe for consumption during pregnancy.

Question 3

raw oyster safe? been eating oyster all my life&no issues, saw news re people die from oyster. if im healthy&have no disease,am i at risk with vibro?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Raw oysters occasionally carry a risk of hepatitis but this complication is not common.

Question 4

are raw oysters dangerous to eat, even if you hot sauce on them? what medical conditions would make a person not be allowed to eat raw oysters?

Accepted Answer

Don't eat them..: Raw sea food is dangerous anyhow.
Hot sauce will not do anything against bacteria.
Also, since you are allergic to other foods, you may very well be allergic to sea food also. Nowadays, with all sea pollution it is not safe to eat raw sea food.
Stop diet sodas.Also bad for you!

Question 5

is there anything bad that can happen from eating cooked oysters for their iron? if so, how many oysters can you eat per week before it's unhealthy?

Accepted Answer

Oysters: I do not think there is a magic number on the amount you can eat. Raw oysters are probably more of an issues than cooked ones.
Do not eat only for iron - eat for the developed taste and do not overeat. Also keep in mind the effects on your cholesterol which may be more of an issues in the long run.

Question 6

if im allergic to shellfish can i eat oysters?

Accepted Answer

No: Be sure of your allergies by testing with your allergist.
They will give you alist.
A lot of folks are not allergic , but if you are, it can be deadly.

Question 7

my mother is allergic to shellfish.  can she safely eat oyster mushrooms?

Accepted Answer

Shellfish allergy: Oyster mushrooms are not part of the shellfish family but has an oyster shaped cap.

Question 8

eaten raw oyster all my life &always fine. heard news about people die after eating them. scared. i have no disease or complication. is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Should be...: Unless you by raw on your own! Most restaurants have secure providers, so the risk is almost null. Hepatis viruses are the most common worry, but do not be frightened! Oysters are very high in nutrition!

Question 9

what makes me sick when i eat fish, but i can eat crab, lobster, shrimp and oysters.. i can touch and be around fish?

Accepted Answer

May be fish allergy: You may have an allergy to finned fish.  Finned fish have different proteins then crustaceans and mollusks.  In addition, you may have noticed that you tolerate some finned fish but not others.  Symptoms of  fish allergy may include nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, hives or other swelling, and difficulty breathing within a short period, usually less than an hour, after eating the food.

Question 10

can i eat raw oysters and sushi while breast-feeding, as long as it is not a high mercury fish, without any risk to my baby?

Accepted Answer

: Raw seafood can contain bacteria which can be harmful to a breastfeeding mom and her baby. Chief among these is Listeria which can actually be transmitted through breastmilk to the baby. This is typically not a problem in high quality restaurants which take many precautions with their fish. Since there are many restaurants in the gray area, it may be better to avoid raw seafood while breastfeeding

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Are shrimp, crabs, and oysters safe to eat after a hurricane or typhoon, as the storm might have stirred up all the sediment?

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Is it safe to eat raw oysters while pregnant?

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Raw oyster safe? been eating oyster all my life&no issues, saw news re people die from oyster. if im healthy&have no disease,am i at risk with vibro?

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Are raw oysters dangerous to eat, even if you hot sauce on them? what medical conditions would make a person not be allowed to eat raw oysters?

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Is there anything bad that can happen from eating cooked oysters for their iron? if so, how many oysters can you eat per week before it's unhealthy?

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If im allergic to shellfish can i eat oysters?

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My mother is allergic to shellfish. can she safely eat oyster mushrooms?

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Eaten raw oyster all my life &always fine. heard news about people die after eating them. scared. i have no disease or complication. is it safe?

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What makes me sick when i eat fish, but i can eat crab, lobster, shrimp and oysters.. i can touch and be around fish?

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Can i eat raw oysters and sushi while breast-feeding, as long as it is not a high mercury fish, without any risk to my baby?

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