Norovirus in oysters from The Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some oysters from The Netherlands may have a virus called norovirus. Norovirus can make you very sick with stomach pain and vomiting.
What's happening? Belgium has warned that these oysters might be unsafe to eat. The problem has been found and the issue is being fixed.
Does this affect me? This warning is for people in Belgium who may have bought these oysters.
What should I do? If you have these oysters, do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating oysters.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
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