 In recent years, pathogens such as "Vibrio parahaemolyticus" have caused outbreaks in several harvesting areas of the eastern United States during the summer months, lending further credence to this belief.Consumption of oyster is forbidden by Jewish and some Islamic dietary laws.Oysters can be eaten on the half shell, raw, smoked, boiled, baked, fried, roasted, stewed, canned, pickled, steamed, or broiled, or used in a variety of drinks.