State health officials want to set stricter rules for reusing shells in certain seafood dishes, which they say can risk exposure to a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that’s seen a resurgence this year.

The week of June 2-6, Rapides Parish food inspectors found pests, lack of food safety certifications at area restaurants.

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