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Product recall Published FSA-PRIN-52-2021

Porthilly Shellfish recalls oysters from Camel Estuary, Cornwall because of possible contamination with norovirus

This recall applies to everyone who bought the product

The FSA has said the product may be unsafe to eat. Check the details below against your pack.

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What to do

Advice from the FSA notice:

  1. 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.
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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

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.

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

What the business is doing

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.

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.