Norovirus in live oysters
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some live oysters may have a stomach bug called norovirus.
What's happening? Italy found norovirus in oysters from France. These oysters could make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought live oysters recently, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any live oysters you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
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