Norovirus in Ostrica concava Crassostrea gigas
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Oysters from Italy may have a stomach bug called norovirus.
What's happening? Some oysters sold in Italy and Germany might be unsafe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought oysters from Italy, check if they are part of this warning.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy
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