norovirus (GI and GII /2g) in live oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some live oysters from France may have a stomach bug called norovirus.
What's happening? Italy found norovirus in oysters from France. They told the EU about it.
Does this affect me? If you bought live oysters from France, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any live oysters from France. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
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