Norovirus GI in cupped oyster (Magallana 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? A warning about oysters that may have a stomach bug called norovirus.
What's happening? Some oysters from France might be unsafe to eat because they could carry norovirus.
Does this affect me? If you live in Italy and recently ate oysters, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any oysters you have left. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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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