oyster: Quick Facts

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News •

Oyster stocks have plunged in the Chesapeake. This resident wants to bring them back • Oct. 31, 2026, 5:00 AM ET (NPR)

Oysters linked to a salmonella outbreak have been recalled from Publix stores • Oct. 15, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Miami Herald)

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A European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) with a ridged, oval shell rests on a bed of dark green seaweed.

Oyster with cultured pearls

Oysters, clams and mussels arranged on crushed ice with clearly visible price tag at a seafood market.

Three shucked raw oysters on the half shell arranged on a plate with lemon wedges.

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