Oysters are a type of shellfish that can be eaten by people of all ages. However, toddlers are at risk of getting sick from eating raw or undercooked oysters.
Yes, but it’s important to make sure they’re cooked and served with an accompanying sauce to avoid any issues with their stomachs.
What is an oyster?
An oyster is a bivalve mollusk that can be found in salt water. It has a hard shell and is protected by two valves. A pearl is formed inside the oyster when the nacre, or mother-of-pearl, secretes a layer of nacre around a grain of sand or other foreign object.

An oyster can filter large amounts of seawater, which helps to maintain the salinity of its habitat. The ability to regulate its body chemistry allows it to survive in both fresh and salt water. Oysters also have an organ called an adductor muscle that can close the valves tightly when it senses danger in order to protect itself from predators such as fish and crabs.
Oysters are found in both marine and freshwater environments, but they are cultivated exclusively in saltwater environments.
What are the health risks involved in eating an oyster?
Oysters are a delicacy that many people enjoy. However, they can harbor bacteria and other dangerous substances that can have adverse health effects.
When you eat an oyster, you are likely to ingest bacteria from the surrounding seawater or from the oyster itself. This can lead to food poisoning and other health problems.
Oysters also contain toxins called biotoxins which can cause illness if eaten raw or undercooked.