NOROVIRUS IN JAPANESE CLAM (RUDITAPHES PHILIPPINARUM) FROM PORTUGAL
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Portugal
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? This is a warning about clams from Portugal that may have a stomach virus called norovirus.
What's happening? Some clams sold in Spain might carry norovirus. Health officials are checking the problem.
Does this affect me? If you ate clams from Portugal recently, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the clams. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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: Portugal · Notifier: Spain
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