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 you very sick.
What's happening? Belgium found norovirus in oysters from France. These oysters might still be in stores or restaurants.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from France recently, you could get sick. Others who ate them may also be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any oysters from France. 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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