norovirus (detected /25g) in live oysters (Crassotrea gigas) from France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Norovirus is a germ that can make you very sick with vomiting and diarrhea. Live oysters can sometimes carry this germ.
What's happening? Some live oysters from France were found to have norovirus. These oysters were sold in Spain.
Does this affect me? If you ate these oysters, you might get sick. The problem has been fixed, but some oysters may still be around.
What should I do? If you feel sick after eating oysters, talk to your doctor or pharmacist right away.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Spain
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