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🍎 Food IT February 8, 2023

presenza di genoma virale (NOROVIRUS GENOGRUPPO I - II) in OSTRICA CONCAVA (Crassostrea gigas) provenienza SPAGNA

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Not serious
Category
bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Hazard
norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Spain
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some flat oysters from Spain may have tiny viruses called norovirus.

What's happening? These oysters could make people sick with stomach problems.

Does this affect me? If you bought flat oysters from Spain, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy

First published
February 8, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.0935

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What is this product recall alert about?
presenza di genoma virale (NOROVIRUS GENOGRUPPO I - II) in OSTRICA CONCAVA (Crassostrea gigas) provenienza SPAGNA. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: bivalve molluscs and products thereof · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 8, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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