Researchers Uncover Attack Mechanism Of Illness-inducing Bacterium Aug 21, 2008
Called Vibrio parahaemolyticus, or V para for short, the bacterium is already a major cause of human illness and economic loss in Asia ... Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a bacterium in the same family as those that cause cholera. (Science Daily)
Georgia oyster harvesting out until October Jun 25, 2008
That's the threshold established by the National Shellfish Sanitation Program for determining risk of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacterium that lives in brackish seawater and causes gastrointestinal illness in humans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... In a statement, state Shellfish Program Manager Dominic Guadagnoli said, "This closure ensures that Georgia meets new requirements of the National Shellfish Sanitation Program to protect public health by... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
DNR closes oyster harvest on Ga. coast Jun 23, 2008
Dominic Guadagnoli, the DNR's shellfish program manager, says Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) bacteria is found in filter-feeding shellfish when estuarine water temperatures exceed 81 degrees. Summer also is spawning season, and the combination of reproduction and warm water makes oyster flesh less desirable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
The Chikungunya Question Feb 7, 2008
Rising water temperatures off the coast of Alaska allowed the bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus to move much farther north than previously, contributing to a 2004 outbreak of gastroenteritis in cruise ship passengers from contaminated oysters. Higher temperatures in Peru during the 1997-1998 El Nio phenomenon were associated with a doubling of diarrhea cases requiring hospital admission in children. (Slate)
Health Officials Warn Of Raw Oyster Consumption Dangers Dec 13, 2007
Oysters sometimes contain the bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus, which can cause gastrointestinal illness, Dr. Wilma Wooten said. In healthy adults, the sickness can be minor. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Oyster alert Aug 26, 2007
Vibriosis is caused by a naturally occurring bacterium, Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, and chills. (Vancouver Sun)
FDA Widens Warning on Raw Oysters from Hood Canal Aug 26, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC, August 24, 2007 (ENS) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning not to eat raw oysters from the Hood Canal in Washington state due to a foodborne illness outbreak caused by a natural bacterium, Vibrio parahaemolyticus. On August 10, the agency warned about oysters harvested from growing area 6 of Hood Canal and today added growing area 5 at the southern tip of the Hood Canal to its warning statement. (Environment News Service)
Avoid some oysters, FDA says Aug 14, 2007
Symptoms of vibriosis, caused by the vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria, include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever and chills and usually appear within 24 hours after eating the oysters. Severe disease is rare and occurs mostly in people with compromised immune systems. (Seattle Times)
FDA Issues Warning Over Vibriosis Aug 14, 2007
The vibrio parahaemolyticus infection generally affects people with lowered immunity levels. Common symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, dehydration, vomiting, fever, chills, and cramps in the abdominal region. (The Money Times)
FDA: Don't Eat Raw Oysters From Southern Tip of Hood Canal Aug 12, 2007
Vibriosis is caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria, which can be found occasionally in oysters in the summer. The bacteria wouldn't do too much harm to most people, but in rare cases can it be life-threatening to those with weakened immune systems. (Food Consumer)
Health Highlights: Aug. 11, 2007 Aug 12, 2007
Consumers should not eat raw oysters harvested from the southern tip of Hood Canal in Washington state, because they may be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Friday ... Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria can cause an illness called vibriosis, with symptoms including watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, and chills. (Forbes)
Three sick after eating oysters Aug 10, 2007
The growing areas are believed to contain Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a naturally occurring bacterium that can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, often with abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting and fever ... For more information on Vibrio parahaemolyticus, visit www. (North County Times)
The Dirty Dozen Mar 29, 2007
From raw seafood--ciguatera, noroviruses, Scombrotoxin, vibrio parahaemolyticus, and vibrio vulnificus. 8. (WOKR13 Rochester)
First warmer, then sicker Feb 28, 2007
CORDOVA, Alaska Oysterman Jim Aguiar had never had to deal with the bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus in his 25 years working the frigid waters of Prince William Sound. The dangerous microbe infected seafood in warmer waters, like the Gulf of Mexico. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Temperatures, health concerns rise Feb 25, 2007
Officials worry global warming may aid in spread of diseases By Jia-Rui Chong Originally published February 25, 2007 Cordova, Alaska // Oysterman Jim Aguiar had never had to deal with the bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus in his 25 years working the frigid waters of Prince William Sound. The dangerous microbe infected seafood in warmer waters, such as the Gulf of Mexico. (SunSpot.net)
Oyster Run rumbles into town Sunday Sep 21, 2006
The bay was closed Aug. 2 due to high levels of vibrio parahaemolyticus, a naturally occurring bacteria associated with warm water that can cause intestinal discomfort in humans after raw oyster consumption. The Department of Health reopened the bay after laboratory tests showed no sign of the strain in two successive samples submitted four days apart. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Clams added to Pacific Northwest shellfish warning Aug 14, 2006
Cooking can kill the Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) bacterium linked to the sickness. Vp can cause mild stomach illness in healthy people and serious illness in the elderly or others with weak immune systems. (Reuters)
FDA Updates Consumer Advisory to Avoid Certain Raw Shellfish from the Pacific Northwest Aug 12, 2006
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to eat raw clams harvested in the Pacific Northwest because of reports of a significant increase in gastrointestinal illnesses caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp). This advisory updates a July 31, 2006, to consumers on eating raw oysters harvested in the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
County health department advises against eating raw oysters Aug 4, 2006
The illnesses are associated with a naturally occurring bacterium called vibrio parahaemolyticus. The bacterium is most prevalent in the summer months, according to a release from the Health Department. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
FDA's National Center for Toxicological Research Publishes Study on Distinguishing Potential Hoax Materials from Bioterror Agents Aug 4, 2006
These include two types of food poisoning bacteria -- Vibrio parahaemolyticus, (associated with illness from eating oysters)) and Salmonella enterica, (bacteria often found in poultry causes gastrointestinal illness) -- and inert substances such as flour and corn starch. Mass spectrometry generally is used to characterize a pure substance. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
FDA Issues Warning For Pacific Northwest Oysters Aug 2, 2006
According to the FDA there are "increased reports of illnesses associated with the naturally occurring bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp) in oysters harvested from the area. Oysters harvested from this region have been reported to cause gastrointestinal illness.". "Until the threat of Vp from oysters harvested in the Pacific Northwest has passed, consumers are advised to thoroughly cook oysters harvested from that area before eating. They also should thoroughly cook oysters if they are not... (All Headline News)
FDA Warns Against Eating Wash. Raw Oysters Aug 2, 2006
Vibriosis is caused by vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacteria typically found in saltwater and one that proliferates in hot weather. It's present in all shellfish, but people most typically get sick after eating raw oysters. (Newsday -- Health)
Consumers Advised To Avoid Raw Oysters From the Pacific Northwest Aug 1, 2006
The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to avoid eating raw oysters harvested in the Pacific Northwest as a result of reports that some of the oysters recently harvested from that region were contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus (Vp), a bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness. Until the threat of Vp from oysters harvested in the Pacific Northwest has passed, consumers are advised to thoroughly cook oysters harvested from that area before eating. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Eat Pacific Northwest oysters with caution: FDA Aug 1, 2006
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said a growing number of people, mostly in Washington state, have reported getting sick after eating oysters tainted with the Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacterium. More than 70 people in Washington have been infected, according to the state's Department of Health. (Reuters)
People get sick; oyster-growing areas shut down Jul 23, 2006
They said the oysters are contaminated with a naturally occurring bacteria called vibrio parahaemolyticus, which is found in sea water. The commercial oyster harvesting areas that have been shut down are in Hood Canal and Toten and Eld inlets in South Puget South. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Raw oysters cause illness outbreak Jul 22, 2006
"In the past week we have had 45 cases of illnesses reported to us caused by vibrio parahaemolyticus," said Dr. Jo Hoffman, State Dept. of Health ... Vibrio parahaemolyticus causes what's perhaps best described as an explosive digestive problem that can stay with a healthy person for three to five days. (FOX 11, AZ)
Illness likely linked to eating raw oysters Jul 18, 2006
At least 14 other people in Oregon also have reported symptoms associated with infection caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a bacterium that is found in filter-feeding shellfish such as oysters ... Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a bacterium that lives naturally in many marine environments ... The Jackson County case is being treated as a "presumptive" case because the symptoms are consistent with Vibrio parahaemolyticus, but laboratory tests have not yet confirmed the bacteria's presence. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Around the World, Warmer Temperatures Mean More Infections Apr 26, 2006
But then the lab reports started trickling in, and it showed that indeed a more serious problem was at hand many of the afflicted the passengers had eaten raw oysters raised in Alaska that were infected with a type of cholera-like bacteria, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, that normally grows on shellfish harvested in much warmer waters. The finding not only signaled a dangerous new risk to the Alaskan seafood industry, it also highlighted how surprisingly and directly global warming can affect human... (ABC News)
