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Norovirus in oysters from France

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Hazard
norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
France
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some oysters from France may have a germ called norovirus. This can make people sick with stomach pain and vomiting.

What's happening? Italy found norovirus in oysters from France. These oysters were sold in many countries.

Does this affect me? If you bought oysters from France, you might be at risk. This is more likely in Italy, Andorra, Austria, and other listed countries.

What should I do? Do not eat the oysters. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.

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

First published
March 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.1884

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What is this product recall alert about?
Norovirus in oysters from France. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · 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 20, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Italy, ANDORRA, Austria, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Spain, Sweden, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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