OYSTERS... OR OY, WHAT HAPPENED?
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| Newsletter no.: NFD/M/16/11/87 |
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Chemlab HK Newsletter Highlight –
OYSTERS... OR OY, WHAT HAPPENED? |
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| Dear [FIRSTNAME], |
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| They say fresh oysters are the best aphrosidiac there is... While it may be puzzling for its citics why a limp slippery raw shellfish would ooze sex appeal, perhaps we may find the answer in the vast shelves of freshly iced oysters on hotel buffet tables. Often considered to be a staple of fine dining, many hotels choose to include the delicacy on their classy menus. |
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| However, with the fanciness and price tag associated with hotel dining, most of the public expects to be treated like royalty, no least. So what happens if the oysters cause a food poisoning outbreak and a full-blown investigation? |
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| Vibrio parahyaemolyticus is a rod-shaped strain of bacteria commonly found in saltwater. Because oysters and shellfish feed by filtering water from their surroundings, toxins and bacteria in contaminated water remain accumulated in the body and tissues of the oyster. |
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| This dreaded bacteria causes vibriosis, and results in severe diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, vomiting, fever and chills. Indeed, its pervasiveness has given the bacteria the coveted position of "most common cause of food poisoning in Hong Kong". Governmental reports state that such cases usually peak in July and the winter months of December to February, so it may be prudent to raise caution during these periods. The vast majority of outbreaks were also caused by contamination in raw food as opposed to cross-contamination or inadequate cooking, and most of them occurred on restaurant or food premises. |
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| These statistics demonstrate that you can never be too cautious about oysters. To gain peace of mind today, send Chemlab HK an oyster sample of yours and you can sleep in peace for the rest of the season, knowing that your oysters come from clean, safe waters. |
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References:
http://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/whatsnew/whatsnew_fa/whatsnew_fa_04.html
http://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/food_poisoning_associated_with_vibrio_parahaemolyticus_in_hong_kong_current
_situation_and_recommendations_r.pdf |
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