Norovirus G1 and G2 in cupped oyster (Crassostrea gigas)
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some oysters may have tiny viruses called norovirus. These can make people sick.
What's happening? Oysters from France might have norovirus. They were sold in Italy.
Does this affect me? If you ate these oysters, you could get sick. Others who ate them could too.
What should I do? Throw away any leftover oysters. Ask your doctor 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: Italy
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