Tainted waters: B.C.’s oysters are making people sick. The cause is disturbing.

Mark Kapczynski experienced severe abdominal pain after consuming Fanny Bay oysters at a seafood festival, highlighting ongoing issues with oyster contamination from Baynes Sound, where over a third of Canadian oyster recalls stem from human waste in the water. Despite the industry’s growth, experts emphasize the need for better management of sewage pollution, particularly as norovirus outbreaks continue to affect consumers.

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