30 Sep
30Sep

Leviticus 11:9 These shall ye eat of all that are in the waters: whatsoever hath fins and scales in the waters, in the seas, and in the rivers, them shall ye eat. 

Deuteronomy 14:9 These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat:

What Is Shrimp?

Shrimps are small crustaceans that have a variety of physical characteristics that help them survive in their environment. They have a hard exoskeleton that protects their internal organs and provides support for their body. The exoskeleton is made of chitin, a tough, fibrous material that is also found in the shells of other crustaceans, such as crabs and lobsters.

What are the symptoms of illnesses that can result from eating contaminated or raw shrimps and or prawns? 

The illness of most concern from eating raw or undercooked shrimps or prawns is Vibrio.

Vibrio (or Vibrio vulnificus) is a marine bacteria found in sea creatures. It makes humans sick with an illness called vibriosis. You can get infected with this germ by eating raw or uncooked seafood. But you can also be infected if a wound comes into contact with raw or undercooked seafood or its juices.  


Symptoms of this infection include:

  • Watery diarrhea, often along with stomach cramps, vomiting, nausea, and fever 
  • Fever, chills, low blood pressure, and blistering skin lesions – signs of bloodstream infection
  • Fever, redness, swelling, discharge, discoloration, and pain. These are symptoms of wound infection and may spread to the rest of the body.
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