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Eighth person dies from oyster-linked flesh-eating bacterial infection in the United States

The death toll from flesh-eating bacterial infections linked to oysters has reached eight in the United States. The headline indicates a serious foodborne or waterborne health risk.

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The outbreak may require public health warnings and affect oyster consumption and safety controls.

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  1. Eighth person dies from flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters in US ↗independent.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

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