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Fourth Florida Resident Dies After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria Linked to Oysters

A fourth Florida resident has died from a flesh-eating bacteria linked to raw or undercooked oysters, according to the Florida Department of Health. The individual was from Broward County and was between the ages of 75 and 79. The state has reported 21 cases of Vibrio vulnificus in 2026, with previous deaths occurring in Bay, Palm Beach, and Marion counties.

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A fourth Florida resident has died from a flesh-eating bacteria linked to raw or undercooked oysters, according to the Florida Department of Health. The individual was from Broward County and was between the ages of 75 and 79. The state has reported 21 cases of Vibrio vulnificus in 2026, with previous deaths occurring in Bay, Palm Beach, and Marion counties.

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