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? Some oysters from France may have a germ called norovirus. This can make you very sick.
What's happening? Belgium has found norovirus in oysters from France. These oysters may still be in shops or restaurants.
Does this affect me? If you ate raw oysters recently, you could get sick. This warning is for people in Belgium.
What should I do? Throw away any raw oysters you have. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.
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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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