Important note about Vibrio vulnificus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus, two pathogenic bacteria associated with uncooked or undercooked seafood.
The V. vulnificus bacterium occurs naturally in the Gulf of Mexico. Since 2000, there have been about 32 illnesses a year from eating raw or undercooked oysters. About half the cases are fatal. The bacteria are most active during the warm summer months (the non-’R’ months).
While many hot sauces and acids kill these bacteria, it is far better to insure that seafood is properly cooked before eating. Use hot sauces for flavor, not antiseptic.
Had a buddy in Ft Laud and he had a grandmother that was 100 yo and she used to tell him she owed her longevity to Hot Sauce on everything