NOROVIRUS IN OSTRICHE PROVENIENZA OLANDA/norovirus in oysters (Crassostrea gigas) 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
- Italy
What is this? Some oysters from the Netherlands may have norovirus. Norovirus is a germ that can make you very sick with stomach pain and vomiting.
What's happening? Italy found norovirus in oysters from the Netherlands. These oysters might still be in stores or restaurants.
Does this affect me? If you ate raw oysters from the Netherlands, you could get sick. This warning is for people in Italy.
What should I do? Throw away any raw oysters from the Netherlands. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.
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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: Italy
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