The Big Fish: Black Market Oysters Serious Health Risk

The Big Fish: Black Market Oysters Serious Health Risk

June 19, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the health risks associated with illegally harvested Sydney Rock Oysters linked to a sewage spill.

The Big Fish reveals that 1,700 dozen Sydney Rock Oysters stolen in NSW were illegally harvested by the thieves when the estuary was closed by the NSW Food Safety Authority due to a sewage spill in the waterway. The Oysters could spread hepatitis and other deadly diseases. You will hear from the Oyster Grower and a food safety expert.

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