EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious New Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
Norovirus in oysters from France
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.7870
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Finland concerning Live oysters (bivalve molluscs and products thereof), originating from France. Hazard: pathogenic micro-organisms.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Live oysters
- Category
- Bivalve molluscs and products thereof
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- norovirus - pathogenic micro-organisms — result: Detected
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Finland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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