Detection of norovirus genogroup II in oyster from France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? A test found a stomach virus called norovirus in an oyster from France.
What's happening? Spain told the EU that one batch of oysters had norovirus.
Does this affect me? If you bought oysters from France recently, you might have some.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Spain
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