Norovirus in live oysters (Crassostrea gigas) from the Netherlands, packaged in Sweden
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Some live oysters may have a virus called norovirus. The oysters come from the Netherlands but were packed in Sweden.
What's happening? These oysters might make people sick with norovirus. The problem has been fixed, but some oysters may still be around.
Does this affect me? If you ate these oysters in Finland, you could get sick. The risk is now low.
What should I do? If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Finland
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