Norovirus GII in live oysters (Crassostrea gigas)
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Live oysters may have a stomach bug called norovirus. This virus can make you very sick.
What's happening? Some oysters from France might carry norovirus. These oysters were sold in Italy.
Does this affect me? If you ate raw oysters recently, you could be at risk. This only affects people who ate these oysters.
What should I do? Throw away any leftover oysters. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
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