Norovirus in oysters from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- crustaceans and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Norway
What is this? Oysters from France may have a germ called norovirus. This can make people sick with stomach problems.
What's happening? Some oysters from France have been found with norovirus. These oysters were sold in many places.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from France recently, you might be at risk. This is true in the listed countries.
What should I do? Do not eat the oysters. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: crustaceans and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Norway
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