Oysters May Be an Aphrodisiac, but Not When Contaminated by Raw Sewage
"People are sick because [Maryland] failed to do its job," officials said.
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"People are sick because [Maryland] failed to do its job," officials said.
More than 20 people fell ill after Maryland officials failed to warn residents about oysters that were contaminated by raw sewage.
Tainted Maryland oysters served at a Loudoun County winery sickened more than 20 people after an overwhelmed sewage system sent more than 25,000 gallons of...
When Chesapeake Bay oysters and other shellfish become contaminated with sewage or other pollution , Maryland environmental officials normally alert the public before any are harvested or eaten. But that didn’t happen after a recent sewage spill in Southern Maryland — and at least two dozen people became ill.
When Chesapeake Bay oysters and other shellfish become contaminated with sewage or other pollution , Maryland environmental officials normally alert the public before any are harvested or eaten. But that didn’t happen after a recent sewage spill in Southern Maryland — and at least two dozen people became ill.