Norovirus in oysters, origin Ireland, via the Netherlands and France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Ireland
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some oysters from Ireland may have tiny viruses called norovirus. These viruses can make people sick.
What's happening? Oysters from Ireland were found to have norovirus. They were sent to Belgium, the Netherlands, and France.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from Ireland recently, you might be at risk. This warning is for people in Belgium and the Netherlands.
What should I do? If you feel sick after eating oysters, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do. Do not eat any more of these 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: Ireland · Notifier: Belgium
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