Norovirus presence in concave oysters
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some oysters may have a germ called norovirus. This can make people sick with stomach problems.
What's happening? Italy found norovirus in oysters from the Netherlands. These oysters are now being checked.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters recently and feel sick, it might be from these oysters.
What should I do? Throw away any leftover oysters. 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: Italy
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