Porthilly Shellfish recalls oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall because of possible contamination with norovirus
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-52-2021
Reason for the recall
The possible presence of norovirus in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by norovirus typically include sudden onset nausea, projectile vomiting, diarrhoea and fever but can also in
- The possible presence of norovirus in the products listed above.
- Symptoms caused by norovirus typically include sudden onset nausea, projectile vomiting, diarrhoea and fever but can also include abdominal pain and aching limbs. Norovirus can also lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults and people with weakened immunity.
ReasonThe possible presence of norovirus in the products listed above. Symptoms caused by norovirus typically include sudden…
BrandPorthilly Shellfish
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
Wadebridge Fishmongers, Passionate about Fish, Veasey, Rock Fish — Porthilly Shellfish
- Brand
- Porthilly Shellfish
- Category
- Product recall
- Porthilly Shellfish is recalling oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall as a precautionary measure because the oysters might be contaminated with norovirus. The products affected are limited to oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall, sold at retail stores listed below between 28 October and 09 November 2021.
- Wadebridge Fishmongers
- Passionate about Fish
- Veasey
- Rock Fish
What to do
- Porthilly Shellfish are recalling the above products. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought any oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the food business from where they were bought for a full refund. If you are unsure if the oysters purchased were from Camel Estuary, Cornwall, please contact the food business where they were purchased or contact Porthilly Shellfish on 01208 862624 for advice.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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