It's been nearly a month since a new case of Vibrio vulnificus, also called "flesh-eating" bacteria, was reported in Florida, but the latest data from the state Health Department shows the number has ...

The St. Mary’s County Health Department reported an increase in Vibrio infections this year compared to previous periods, prompting officials to issue guidance on preventive steps for residents ...

While many people enjoy raw oysters, the mollusks carry higher risks than many other foods and should be avoided by those who are more susceptible to potential infection. There are methods for ...

Two people have died after eating oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria, health officials confirmed, and others have been infected. Both of the fatal cases were traced to Louisiana-harvested ...

According to the Florida Department of Health, five people have died in Florida this year after contracting the flesh-eating bacteria known as Vibrio vulnificus. WATCH PREVIOUS COVERAGE: How to ...

Concerns around Gulf oysters are growing following a major outbreak of Vibrio vulnificus, sometimes described as ...

Florida has reported 28 cases of Vibrio vulnificus, or "flesh-eating" bacteria, and five deaths so far in 2025. The bacteria is found in warm, brackish seawater and can infect people through open ...