Washington State health inspectors exclude high-risk foods during inspections, citing 27 food-borne illnesses linked to oysters.

Washington State health inspectors avoid certain high-risk foods (raw oysters, undercooked burgers, eggs in Eggs Benedict dishes, bean sprouts) during inspections to minimize risk of salmonella & other bacteria. 27 of 37 food-borne illnesses in Washington were linked to oysters, highlighting the need for caution. King County's food rating card system, providing transparency to consumers, could be adopted by other counties.