The low alcohol content in beer won't sterilize anything anyway (it is the boiling wort part of the MAKING of beer that made beer a "healthy" option in the olden days :) What I had was a seafood allergy. So folks with liver damage (including alcohol abusers) should avoid raw oysters due to the risk of vibrio. I think I have figured out that it is the pairing of alcohol and shellfish. I found this thread that has accounts for others who experience the same adverse reaction when mixing seafood and alcohol. Only when I paired the two did I have the reaction. If you enjoy wine, melon de bourgogne (aka Muscadet) or a chablis are a classic pairing for oysters. I also enjoy champagne or a Spanish txakoli wi... I also have experienced the same, to the point of waking up in my bathtub with vomit all over my favorite dress. I found out later that seafood suc... But only with beer, wine or liquor. ✔ Top answer This answer is chosen as the best answer by team of SteadyHealth medical experts. Alcohol itself has no affect on Vibrio. Alcohol So, I’m not sure where else to ask this question but I figure maybe r/drugs will know the answer to this. I found this thread that has accounts for others who experience the same adverse reaction when mixing seafood and alcohol. I've noticed over the past year or so every once in a while when I would drink small amounts of alcohol I would throw up. I have blacked out on two separate occasions after consumption of seafood with a very very small amount of alcohol, not even the equivalent of 1/4... What is Seafood And Alcohol Reaction. Most Vibrio infections from oysters, such as Vibrio parahaemolyticus infection, result in mild illness, including diarrhea and vomiting. However, people with a Vibrio vulnificus infection can get very sick. As many as 1 in 5 people with a Vibrio vulnificus infection die. I think I have figured out that it is the pairing of alcohol and shellfish. I could eat shellfish alone (I think) or drink alcohol with other foods and be fine. Shares: 297. This has happened to me twice. The first time I thought it was food poisoning. I was vomiting the entire night, I couldn't even sleep because I wou... Alcohol itself has no affect on Vibrio. My experience has been similar, but only in one particular, excellent restaurant when I eat shellfish and drink white wine. This happens at my fav... What I had was a seafood allergy. I've noticed over the past year or so every once in a while when I would drink small amounts of alcohol I would throw up. I could eat shellfish alone (I think) or drink alcohol with other foods and be fine. Why is it that any time I combine eating seafood (doesn’t matter what kind, could be shellfish, mollusks, fish, anything from water) with drinking alcohol (again any kind, beer, wine, spirits, any booze), I am guaranteed to vomit. Likes: 593. You are confusing the issue with alcohol and raw oysters. During an oyster-borne outbreak of hepatitis A, we studied the effect of ingestion of alcoholic beverages concomitant with consumption of contaminated oysters. Eating raw oysters can put you at risk of food-borne illnesses, such as norovirus, hepatitis A and salmonella. And, sadly, hot sauce, lemon juice and alcohol do not reduce the risks. I'm 29/F, 5', 105lbs, hispanic. ✔ Top answer This answer is chosen as the best answer by team of SteadyHealth medical experts. ✔ Fact checked Facts in this answer are confirmed in... I had the same reactions when consuming seafood and alcohol. I figured out it was the combo not just food poisoning on the 4th time round of vomiti... So folks with liver damage (including alcohol abusers) should avoid raw oysters due to the risk of vibrio. Alcoholism can lead to liver damage which can predispose folks towards a dangerous Vibrio infection. Thank You for showing me that I am not alone. I thought I was going nuts as there does not seem to be any scientific evidence available to support... You are confusing the issue with alcohol and raw oysters. Alcoholism can lead to liver damage which can predispose folks towards a dangerous Vibrio... Yes you absolutely can get sick from mixing oysters and alcohol. Some folks like myself do not produce enough of a certain enzyme to block the histamines produced by consuming oysters. That plus the alcohol turn into one of the most painful and throw up filled could not eat anything for two days sicknesses I have ever experienced Yes you absolutely can get sick from mixing oysters and alcohol. Some folks like myself do not produce enough of a certain enzyme to block the his... Within the hour of ingesting shrimp and a margarita, I became extremely nauseated and passed out in the restaurant! Lucky for me, I had two nurses... Shellfish and Alcohol reaction. Hi, I as well have no luck when combining shellfish and alcohol at the same time. Within 6-8 hours I show signs of food poisoning but I can... Shellfish and Alcohol reaction. Oyster-associated norovirus outbreaks commonly result from contamination at the source in the growing waters. Oyster beds themselves can become contaminated due to land-based sewage outflow or sewage disposal from oyster harvesters. Can you tell if a raw oyster is bad? Only when I paired the two did I have the reaction. The analysis was restricted to 51 cases and 33 controls who had consumed the implicated raw oysters. I do this about once a month and can confirm that it's more than safe, it's delicious. In fact during the 19th century half of London lived on port... But only with beer, wine or liquor. I'm 29/F, 5', 105lbs, hispanic.