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🍎 Food IT March 9, 2020

Norovirus in ostriche

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Hazard
norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
France
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Oysters can sometimes carry a germ called norovirus. This germ can make you sick.

What's happening? Italy found norovirus in oysters from France. They are checking where the oysters went.

Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from France, you might be at risk. The problem is now fixed.

What should I do? Throw away any leftover oysters. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy

First published
March 9, 2020
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.1124

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What is this product recall alert about?
Norovirus in ostriche. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 9, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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