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Beachgoers warned of flesh-eating bacteria ahead of July 4
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Nick Smith and Taylor Delandro , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News
· July 2, 2026
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Key points This bacteria poses a risk to individuals with open wounds. A warning has been issued to beachgoers in the area about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria.
A warning has been issued to beachgoers in the area about the presence of flesh-eating bacteria. This bacteria poses a risk to individuals with open wounds.
The bacteria can also be contracted by consuming certain types of seafood. Specifically, eating raw oysters has been identified as a potential means of infection.
For more information on this warning and the affected areas, readers can refer to the full report from ValleyCentral. Further details are available from this source, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the situation and the necessary precautions to take.
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Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News ·
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