Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a bacterial species indigenous to marine environments and can accumulate in oysters. Some V. parahaemolyticus strains are pathogenic and seafoodborne outbreaks are observed worldwide. This pathogen can reach infectious levels in oysters if post-harvest temperatures are not...

Noroviruses are common causes of gastroenteritis in humans. As with all pathogens with an oral – faecal transmission path, food can easily become contaminated. Oysters in particular can become contaminated with norovirus due to effluent flows into estuaries. Hence, the importance of fast and...