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New Yorkers are fishing for mussels in a jewelry store to DIY their own custom pearl accessories
June 19, 2024 | 12:34pmIf you want pearl jewelry from this Soho shop, you're going to have to use some mussel.
Raw oysters from certain parts of Mexico could be contaminated after norovirus outbreak in San Diego, FDA warns
January 23, 2024 | 12:02pmRaw oysters from certain parts of Mexico could be a source of norovirus, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning.
From salmon to shark, here are the best and worst fish for your health: experts
November 10, 2023 | 5:18pmFish is often hailed as a nutritional heavy hitter — providing a slew of health benefits. Not every type of fish, however, is a slam dunk from a nutritional perspective.
Woman ate 48 oysters on a date — what happened next was shocking
October 13, 2023 | 5:07pm“When the fourth [plate] came out, he was looking at me crazy. ... It was so good.”
Clutch your pearls: See Prince William get all wet in NYC visit
September 18, 2023 | 9:08pmHe's waking up in the city that never sleeps — and consumes a lot of oysters.
Two Connecticut deaths linked to bacteria found in shellfish
August 16, 2023 | 10:58amTwo of the three cases were caused by open wounds that were exposed to seawater in Long Island Sound, according to officials.
Man dies after eating raw oysters sold at Missouri seafood stand
June 10, 2023 | 5:23pmThe 54-year-old man died after becoming infected by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus, which can be carried by oysters and other shellfish, the St. Louis County Health Department said. The bacteria...
Lucky woman finds pearl in her oyster during romantic meal
March 28, 2023 | 12:42pmThe oyster picked up the tab … it wasn't shellfish.
Florida man who died after eating raw oysters had drugs in system: medical examiner
August 18, 2022 | 6:56pmA south Florida man who died after eating raw oysters last month had several drugs in his system including fentanyl and cocaine, according to a medical medical examiner's report.
Oyster safety tips following 2 reported deaths linked to the shellfish
August 18, 2022 | 5:32pmThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the belief that "just a few oysters can't hurt you" is a myth, which it noted in its online "Raw Oysters Myths" guide.
Man dies after eating '1 in a billion' bad oyster at Florida restaurant
August 17, 2022 | 9:27pm"An oyster that contains harmful bacteria doesn’t look, smell, or even taste different from any other oyster," the CDC says.
I get $60 meals for free by foraging – I scored oysters and clams during my last trip
March 15, 2022 | 5:13pmNature expert Elizabeth Burdock reveals on TikTok how she scores oysters, clams and seawood while venturing on the beach – then turning it to a restaurant style, home-cooked meal.
New Orleans woman finds a dozen pearls in oyster she was eating
December 13, 2021 | 5:05pmNew Orleans woman Keely Hill discovered a dozen glistening pearls inside of an oyster she was devouring.
Famed Grand Central Oyster Bar delays reopening after Hurricane Ida
September 6, 2021 | 1:23pmAfter declaring in August that it would be throwing its doors open on Sept. 7 after a nearly 17-month hiatus, the iconic eatery has pushed back the reopening date.
Here's when famed Grand Central Oyster Bar is set to reopen
August 23, 2021 | 10:33pmThe Grand Central Oyster Bar, closed for most of 17 months, will reopen on Sept. 7, the restaurant announced on Monday.
What the shell! Oyster invasion threatens Tokyo Olympics venue
July 19, 2021 | 10:48amTens of thousands of pounds of mollusks were found clinging to floats at the Sea Forest Waterway in Tokyo Bay, which is set to host rowing and canoeing events for...
Pandemic-hit oyster farmers turn to conservation to survive
May 14, 2021 | 5:19pmWhen the pandemic struck last year, oyster farmer Chris Burtis soon realized the restaurants that bought his oysters had mostly closed. Without a new market, his Ferda Farms faced potential...
10 aphrodisiacs to help you end Valentine's Day with a bang
February 13, 2020 | 1:50pmWho needs Viagra when you can celebrate Valentine's Day with sexy dishes from around the world? With V-Day fast approaching, lovers around the world are devising delicious ways to boost...
Couple finds 'once-in-a-lifetime' pearl in oyster at NJ restaurant
October 23, 2019 | 2:53pmA couple dining at a New Jersey restaurant recently made an extremely rare find while partaking in a plate of oysters.
NY bill would create restaurant tax break for oyster shells
May 21, 2019 | 4:06amALBANY, N.Y. — Legislation before New York state lawmakers would create a new tax break for restaurants who donate oyster shells for environmental conservation. Under the bill, the state would...