presence of Norovirus GII genome in ready-to-cook frozen blackberries (blackbarries) from Serbia
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Serbia
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Frozen blackberries from Serbia may contain a germ called norovirus. This germ can make you very sick.
What's happening? Some frozen blackberries from Serbia have been found to have norovirus. These berries were sold in Italy, Czechia, and Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen blackberries from Serbia in these countries, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat these berries. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Serbia · Notifier: Italy
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