FDA Backs Off Oyster Ban After Strong Criticism - Washington D.c. - WKRG.com

FDA Backs Off Oyster Ban After Strong Criticism - Washington D.c. - WKRG.com: "WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Obama administration is backing off a plan to ban raw oysters from the Gulf of Mexico during warm weather.

The FDA acted after meeting with fierce resistance from the oyster industry and Gulf Coast lawmakers. Instead, the agency told lawmakers Friday it will put the proposal on hold while it studies ways to make consumption of raw oysters more safe, according to several lawmakers."