Norovirus in live oysters from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some live oysters from the Netherlands may have norovirus. Norovirus is a germ that can make you sick with stomach pain and vomiting.
What's happening? Belgium has found norovirus in live oysters from the Netherlands. These oysters may still be in stores or restaurants.
Does this affect me? If you bought live oysters from the Netherlands, you might be at risk. This is mainly in Belgium.
What should I do? Do not eat the oysters. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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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: Belgium
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