Norovirus in oysters from France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some oysters from France may have a virus called norovirus. This virus can make people sick.
What's happening? Belgium has found norovirus in oysters from France. These oysters might still be in stores or restaurants.
Does this affect me? If you ate raw oysters from France recently, you could be at risk. This is especially true 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} · Notifier: Belgium
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