Can you get sick from raw sea urchin? Navigating the Risks of Uni
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While a prized delicacy in many cuisines, raw sea urchin, or 'uni,' carries inherent risks; recent food poisoning outbreaks have clearly demonstrated that yes, you **can you get sick from raw sea urchin** due to contamination from bacteria like *Vibrio parahaemolyticus* and viruses such as norovirus. A 2006 Hong Kong incident linked multiple illnesses to raw uni, proving the potential for harm even with seemingly safe products.
