Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a natura

Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a naturally occurring bacterium in coastal waters that can cause human illness. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, cramps, vomiting and fever, all of which can last up to a week. Vibrio parahaemolyticus thrive in warmer waters, and reports of illness generally increase in the summer months. This year, however, reports are high enough to warrant additional prevention measures.
Members of the public are also advised to cook oysters harvested in BC, and, if they wish to consume raw oysters, to choose oysters harvested elsewhere at this time.