Potential Norovirus in Oysters
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some oysters may have a germ called norovirus. This can make people sick with stomach pain and vomiting.
What's happening? France found norovirus in oysters from France. These oysters were sold in France and Italy.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from France recently, you might be at risk. This is especially true if you feel sick now.
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: France · Notifier: France
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