A multistate outbreak of salmonella infections is likely linked to raw oysters, according to the CDC. Dr. Leana Wen explains what to do to reduce chances of illness.

In interviews with health officials, 74% of people who became sick said they ate raw oysters in the week before their illness began, which suggests a connection between Salmonella infection and raw ...

Is it true that raw oysters are dangerous? Many raw dishes such as steak tartare and sushi carry a risk of illness. But raw oysters “are among the riskiest foods that we consume regularly,” said ...