Dorset Oysters recalls Dorset Oysters because of possible contamination with norovirus

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What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

1. If you have bought Dorset Oysters from any of the food businesses listed above, 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 Dorset Oysters or have any questions, please contact the retailer where they were purchased or contact Dorset Oysters directly on 01202 666057.

Why it was recalled

The FSA's risk statement:

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.

Details from the notice

Dorset Oysters is recalling Dorset Oysters as a precautionary measure because the oysters might be contaminated with norovirus. The products affected are limited to oysters sold at retail stores listed below between 27 October and 12 November 2021.

A Product Recall Information Notice tells the public about food that is unsafe and is being removed from sale.

What the business is doing

Dorset Oysters 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.

How this recall compares

• Norovirus has caused 2 UK food recalls since 2018, most often in fish and seafood, followed by herbs, spices and seasonings. All norovirus recalls

Counts from FSA and FSS alerts since January 2018.

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