Two deaths from eating raw oysters contaminated with flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana and Florida.

Two people have died after consuming raw oysters contaminated with Vibrio vulnificus, a flesh-eating bacteria, in Louisiana and Florida. The bacteria, found in warm coastal waters, can also infect people through open wounds. This year, Louisiana has reported nearly two dozen cases, with at least four fatalities. Health officials advise avoiding raw oysters and seeking medical help if symptoms such as fever or stomach pain occur.