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
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
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