How do you kill Vibrio parahaemolyticus?

Chef's answer
Given their distribution, Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) infections occur in states nationwide including those surrounding the Gulf of Mexico3. The bacteria are highly susceptible to pH, cooking, and freezing and can be killed by common disinfectants such as bleach or alcohol2..
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Given their distribution, Vibrio parahaemolyticus (V. parahaemolyticus) infections occur in states nationwide including those surrounding the Gulf of Mexico3. The bacteria are highly susceptible to pH, cooking, and freezing and can be killed by common disinfectants such as bleach or alcohol2..
Symptoms of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection may include:
  • Watery diarrhea.
  • Abdominal cramps.
  • Nausea.
  • Vomiting.
  • Fever.
  • Headache.
  • Bloody diarrhea.
Keep your food preparation areas clean
  • Keep raw seafood separate from produce and other foods when shopping for and storing groceries.
  • Wash hands, cutting boards, countertops, cutlery, and utensils after handling raw seafood.
  • Cross-Contamination.
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