AvoidGeneral guidanceFood

Raw shellfish, oysters and ceviche

Avoid raw shellfish and seafood cured only with citrus or marinade; choose seafood cooked thoroughly.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Lemon, lime, salt, smoking or marinating does not reliably replace cooking. Ask how the seafood was prepared rather than relying on the dish name.

What changes the answer

  • Whether every ingredient is pasteurised or cooked through
  • How the food was chilled, stored, handled and reheated
  • The exact species, product label, recall or contamination warning

General guidance

When to get individual help

Choose a lower-risk alternative when possible. If the exposure already happened, record the product, amount, timing and symptoms and ask for advice instead of assuming harm.