Norovirus (GI /2g) in oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Oysters from the Netherlands may have a stomach virus called norovirus.
What's happening? Belgium found norovirus in some oysters from the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought oysters from the Netherlands, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the oysters. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
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