Norovirus in Ostrica concava (Magallana gigas) from France, raw material from Ireland
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ireland
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Oysters from France may have a stomach virus called norovirus. The oysters came from Ireland.
What's happening? Italy found norovirus in some oysters. These oysters were sold in Italy.
Does this affect me? If you ate raw oysters from France, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any raw oysters from France. 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: Ireland · Notifier: Italy
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