When eating raw oysters, are they alive?

We think you should know that those slimy guys are still alive. This should be common knowledge, but it's surprisingly not. And it may sound gross, but it's actually a good thing because when those raw oysters die, they are no longer safe to eat. read more

We think you should know that those slimy guys are still alive. This should be common knowledge, but it’s surprisingly not. And it may sound gross, but it’s actually a good thing because when those raw oysters die, they are no longer safe to eat. read more

They're alive until shucked, which kills them immediately. Fun related fact, oysters sometimes have tiny crabs inside their shells once shucked. These little guys are called pea crabs and are not only edible as well, but considered by some to be quite the lucky little treat. read more

Oysters in the shell are alive. Live oysters have tightly closed shells and will sound like rocks when tapped together. Open shell oysters are dead and will sound like wind chimes when tapped together. Do not shuck or eat dead oysters. Raw oysters are shucked live. The oyster actually stays alive for some time after being shucked. read more