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🍎 Food IT DE March 8, 2024

Presenza di Norovirus GII in Mirtilli surgelati Presence of Norovirus GII in frozen blueberries

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Frozen blueberries may have a germ called Norovirus GII. This germ can make you very sick.

What's happening? Some frozen blueberries from Germany have been found with this germ. They were sold in Italy and Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought frozen blueberries from these countries, you might be at risk.

What should I do? Throw away the blueberries or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Italy

First published
March 8, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.1715

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What is this product recall alert about?
Presenza di Norovirus GII in Mirtilli surgelati Presence of Norovirus GII in frozen blueberries. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 8, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Italy and Germany.
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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