Mother-in-law Allegedly Fed 18-Month-Old Raw Oysters; Child Nearly Died from Gastroenteritis
Creatrip Team
4 months ago
A Korean mother (A) says her 18-month-old child developed severe vomiting and watery diarrhea after the child’s grandmother (mother-in-law) fed the toddler raw oysters during a family kimchi-making visit. The child became dehydrated and required intravenous fluids; A intends to press legal charges for child abuse and cut off contact, even considering divorce. Netizens expressed outrage. Health experts warn that raw oysters can carry norovirus (a common cause of winter foodborne illness). Norovirus has a short incubation (12–48 hours), causes repeated vomiting and watery diarrhea, and is highly contagious; most cases recover in 2–3 days but infants and the elderly risk severe dehydration. Cooking shellfish thoroughly (e.g., heating to 70°C for 5 minutes or boiling 85°C+ for 1 minute) and strict hygiene can prevent infection.
