Presence of Norovirus DNA in frozen raw edible heart pulp 100% edible cerastoderma
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? A food safety alert about frozen raw edible heart pulp from clams. It may contain norovirus, a germ that can cause stomach illness.
What's happening? Some batches of this frozen clam product were found to have norovirus. The product was sold in Italy and Hong Kong.
Does this affect me? If you bought this frozen clam product, you might be at risk. Check your freezer.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Return it to the store or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: Italy
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