Norovirus in oysters from France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- 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 make people sick.
What's happening? Belgium found norovirus in some oysters from France. These oysters are being checked.
Does this affect me? If you bought oysters from France, you might be at risk. This is mainly in Belgium.
What should I do? Do not eat the oysters. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
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