Foodborne outbreak in Sweden suspected to be caused by norovirus in oysters
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Sweden warns that oysters from France may carry a stomach virus called norovirus.
What's happening? Sweden found sick people after eating these oysters. The oysters might be unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from France recently and feel sick, this could be why.
What should I do? Throw away any leftover oysters. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Sweden
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