EFET, specifically the Attica Regional Directorate, was notified via the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) regarding the distribution on the Greek market of shellfish originating from South ...

Scientists warn that along the West Coast, legions of soft-shell clams are contracting a deadly, highly contagious cancer.

As the heat of summer begins, officials are reminding shellfish enthusiasts about safety when it comes to harvesting, and ...

The majority of commercial seafood products in the U.S. are safe to consume, but Russo warns about some exceptions and ...

While the great majority of commercial seafood products in the U.S. are safe to consume, a UB infectious disease expert says ...

Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly bacterium, is spreading in US waters as federal disease surveillance is reduced. Warming seas ...

Seafood is an ever-increasing part of the American diet. And once viewed as an exotic specialty, raw seafood dishes in particular, such as sushi and sashimi, are now commonplace.

Walk into almost any all-you-can-eat buffet and you'll find a tray of sushi sitting under the lights, looking deceptively fresh. It's tempting - especially when you've already paid for unlimited ...

Shenandoah National Park has reported a suspected norovirus outbreak on the Appalachian Trail. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping.

As the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide, norovirus is an all too familiar ailment. Its telltale digestive upset — not to mention its reputation for being notoriously contagious — has ...

Oysters filter seawater for food. In the process, they concentrate a wide variety of microorganisms from their environment—including bacteria and viruses—into a tiny space. At the Institut Courtois ...

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Multiple charges have been filed after nine large ice chests and buckets of illegally harvested oysters were recovered in Brazoria County, Texas Game Wardens announced ...