Norovirus in clams (Chamelea gallina) from Italy
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some clams from Italy may have a stomach bug called norovirus.
What's happening? Spain found norovirus in clams from Italy. They told the EU about it.
Does this affect me? If you bought clams from Italy, you might have them.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Spain
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