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🍎 Food BE NL November 6, 2024

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
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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

First published
November 6, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.8216

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 6, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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