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 germ called norovirus. Norovirus can make you very sick with stomach pain and vomiting.
What's happening? Belgium has warned that these oysters might have norovirus. They could still be in shops or restaurants.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from The Netherlands recently, you might be at risk. This warning is for Belgium.
What should I do? Throw away any leftover oysters from The Netherlands. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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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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