Man Dies After Consuming Raw Oysters Contaminated with Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Missouri

A 54-year-old Missouri man died after eating raw oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria.
The oysters were purchased from a seafood stand in Manchester, Missouri.
Vibrio vulnificus bacteria does not change the appearance, smell, or taste of oysters.
The bacteria can cause severe illness and death, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Health officials advise the public to cook oysters thoroughly and wash hands after handling to avoid infection.