Norovirus in chilled oysters from Ireland via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ireland
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some chilled oysters from Ireland may have norovirus. Norovirus is a germ that can make you sick with stomach pain and vomiting.
What's happening? Oysters sold in Belgium and the Netherlands might be unsafe. They were sent from Ireland and could carry norovirus.
Does this affect me? If you bought chilled oysters in Belgium or the Netherlands, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the oysters. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice 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: Ireland · Notifier: Belgium
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