Norovirus in oysters from France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Oysters from France may have a germ called norovirus. This can cause stomach sickness.
What's happening? Belgium found norovirus in some French oysters. They told stores and restaurants to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from France recently, you might feel sick. Others are not at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any French oysters you have. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: No risk · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
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