Is fresh oyster meat from the supermarket safe?

[ultramarine]

Hi

 

I was wondering if anyone buys the fresh oyster meat from Foodland or Gourmet Market and can attest to its quality and safety.  It usually comes in a small plastic container for 40 baht.  Eating fresh shellfish has a higher risk generally and particularly here in Thailand.  I am a fan of smoked oysters but I can't find them so I am considering the fresh oysters.  

 

Thanks.

 

 

[Oxx]

It's safe, but the taste isn't particularly nice (in my opinion).  Much stronger and coarser than cold water oysters.

 

I've seen tinned smoked oysters in TOPS (or possibly Villa).

[CLW]

As above post, I'm not sure how the taste fresh.
Guess they are more intended to use for cooking such as Hoi Tod, Pad Thai, Yum, etc...