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Is raw oyster alive?

Asked: Ripp’s Fish, Last Updated:

Raw oysters are either still alive — or freshly killed — when you eat them. Many people think keeping them alive longer makes them safer to eat, but that's not the full story. The risk of dying from eating a bad oyster is very low in comparison to dying from other foodborne illnesses such as salmonella.

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