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🍎 Food ES ANDORRA March 13, 2023

Detection of norovirus genogroups I and 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
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What is this? Oysters from France have been found to contain norovirus. Norovirus is a germ that can make people sick with stomach problems.

What's happening? A batch of oysters from France has been found to have norovirus. This has been reported in Spain and Andorra.

Does this affect me? If you recently ate oysters from France, you might be at risk. Others are not likely affected.

What should I do? Do not eat the oysters. If you feel sick, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

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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

First published
March 13, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.1705

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What is this product recall alert about?
Detection of norovirus genogroups I and 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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 13, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain and ANDORRA.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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