Oysters are filter feeders and often eaten raw or partially cooked. Growers must adhere to stringent regulations when harvesting their oysters to ensure a safe product for consumers. An overview of Florida regulations is presented; contact your agency (see below) for specifics pertaining to your state.
Kim Norgren is a shellfish specialist with the Shellfish Sanitation Branch of the federal agency that oversees the sanitary control of molluscan shellfish produced and sold for consumption in the U.S.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Email: Kimberly.Norgren@fda.hhs.gov
