food poisoning suspected to be caused by live oysters
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some live oysters may have a germ called norovirus. This can cause food poisoning.
What's happening? These oysters are being recalled in the Netherlands and Belgium. They might make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought live oysters recently in the Netherlands or Belgium, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop eating the oysters. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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