Foodborne outbreak suspected to be caused by Norovirus in chilled oysters
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Categoria
- bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Perigo
- norovirus - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France *** unknown origin
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? A food safety notice says some chilled oysters may have norovirus. Norovirus is a germ that can make you very sick with stomach pain and vomiting.
What's happening? Officials in Finland, Czechia, and the Netherlands found norovirus in oysters. The oysters came from France, but the exact source is unclear.
Does this affect me? If you ate chilled oysters from France in these countries, you might be at risk. The problem is now fixed.
What should I do? Throw away any leftover oysters. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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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 *** unknown origin · Notifier: Finland
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