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. This can make people sick.
What's happening? These oysters are being checked because they might carry the virus. They were sold in Belgium.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from The Netherlands recently, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Throw away any oysters from The Netherlands. 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: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
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