Presence of Norovirus in Japanese oysters (Crassostrea gigas) with origin France
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Hazard
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some oysters from France may have a germ called norovirus. This can make people sick.
What's happening? Italy found norovirus in oysters grown in France. These oysters were sold in Italy.
Does this affect me? If you ate oysters from France recently, you might be at risk.
What should I do? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating 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: France · Notifier: Italy
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