Norovirus in oysters
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Oysters can sometimes carry a stomach virus called norovirus. This virus can make you very sick.
What's happening? Some oysters from France may have norovirus. These oysters were sold in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters recently, you might be at risk. This only affects people who ate the oysters.
What should I do? If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not eat any leftover oysters.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Netherlands
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