Norovirus genome in oysters from France, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some oysters from France may have a tiny germ called norovirus.
What's happening? Belgium found the germ in oysters that came from France through the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? Only if you ate raw oysters from this batch in Belgium.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating oysters.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: No risk · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
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