Back to Top Oysters live in water that contains naturally-occurring bacteria called Vibrio. These bacteria may be present in oysters that people eat, particularly in the warmer months of the year. Most people who eat oysters that have these bacteria do not develop any health problems at all, but some will have diarrhea that is usually not severe. However, there is one type of bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus which can cause severe illness in persons who have health problems.

There are no problems with "dumping syndrome" after the LAP-BAND® System procedure because your stomach and intestines have not been bypassed or significantly altered. Gastric bypass patients, on the other hand, are instructed to avoid refined sugar, which can cause dumping: an unpleasant experience which can include sudden rapid heart rate, abdominal pain, cramps, sweating and diarrhea. See similar questions...

All suspected food poisoning complaints must be called at 916-875-8440. You should call the department as soon as possible in order for the district Environmental Health specialist to complete a thorough investigation. Be sure you have the restaurant's name and a street address before calling. Also, consult with your doctor if your symptoms are severe and/or you want a definitive diagnosis. See similar questions...

Call your local health department for assistance. The Laboratory, by law, cannot accept a sample directly from a private citizen. See similar questions...

Probably not, but make sure to thoroughly clean and cook the bugs. Also, make sure that the bugs have not been exposed to any sort of pesticide. If you are allergic to shellfish, you should take a pass on the bugs. Otherwise, they should be as safe and tasty as lobster or shrimp. See similar questions...

You shouldn't. The local restaurants wash their produce in a purifying solution. They're very sensitive to the intestinal tracts of the tourists. We eat fresh fruits and vegetables and drink lemonade and iced tea at all the restaurants. Who wants to avoid eating all the wonderful tropical fruits in January? I would avoid buying meals from street vendors, however. See similar questions...

The legal minimum size for Manila clams, native littleneck clams, butter clams and cockles on public beaches is 1.5 inches. There is no minimum size for any other species of clam (this includes geoducks, horse clams, varnish clams, and softshell clams) nor is there any minimum size for mussels. At Quilcene Bay WDFW Tidelands, the legal minimum size for clams is 1.25 inches. To maintain a sustainable resource. See similar questions...

Through treaties with the United States, the tribes reserved their right to half of the harvestable surplus of shellfish on all public lands and private tidelands within the treaty case area of Puget Sound, except those lands which have been "staked and cultivated." These treaty rights have been reaffirmed by the United States Supreme Court. Each year, the state and tribes negotiate and sign management plans which govern the harvest of clams and oysters on public tidelands. See similar questions...

All of AmeriPure's in-shell raw oysters are banded shut prior to undergoing the patented AmeriPure Process? to reduce the potentially harmful Vibrio vulnificus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria to nondetectable levels for added safety. The rubber bands prevent the oysters from ever opening up during the warm/cold shock phases of the AmeriPure Process?, thereby insuring that they retain all of their natural liquor and flavor. See similar questions...

Rumours that fish from the tsunami zone is unsafe to eat are unfounded. There is no evidence that fish- and seafood-borne illnesses have increased in Asian countries hit by the tsunami. In fact, removing fish from the diet could have a negative nutritional impact, with possible health consequences, especially for weakened tsunami survivors recovering from injuries. One concern is that damaged wastewater and sanitation systems might leak into fishing grounds or aquaculture ponds. See similar questions...

DuPont non-stick coatings on cookware are formulated and quality tested to resist peeling or chipping which will occur if cookware is misused. However, in the event that particles from DuPont non-stick coatings are accidentally eaten, there is no danger. These particles are harmless. They are nontoxic and inert. If eaten, they pass directly through the body and are not absorbed. The FDA has stated that eating particles of non-stick coating poses no health threat. See similar questions...

Don't drink the water! We provide bottled water in the van and at the house. And we only take you to restaurants that have proven to serve clean and fresh food so everyone goes home with a satisfied belly and not an achy belly. See similar questions...

The green color in oysters is actually not an abnormal color. During the harvesting season, the oysters are still growing and ingest a large amount of plankton while they are still lean. This makes the "green feeds" visible through their outer skin. back to top See similar questions...

A healthy meal plan is one of the most important things you can do to help control your diabetes. Eating right doesn't mean you can't enjoy food anymore. It's more about knowing what's healthy and what's not, and finding foods you like that are good for you, too. Changing your diet to include healthier choices and preparing them more healthfully can make a big difference. A registered dietician can help you develop a meal plan that works for you. See similar questions...

ANRED, a national organization for Eating Disorders, supplies lots of information on anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating. See similar questions...

This page actually gets pretty in-depth. From the Diseases & Conditions section of the Mayo Clinic's massive online site, this page goes into: Dawn Myers talks about the possibility that some people develop eating disorders as a method of coping with the trauma of child sexual abuse. See similar questions...