Norovirus in mollusks : two new alerts from the RASFF

Two new alerts have been posted on the RASFF [Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed] in March 2015 for mollusks contaminated by Norovirus.

Norovirus and Clams

Once again, vietnamese clams have been caught in the nest by EU authorities for a contamination by norovirus. They were rejected at border. This is the third alert on vietnamese clams this year only. It amounted 26 alerts in 2014 for the same products (clams) from the same origin (Vietnam).

Norovirus and Oysters

French oysters were controlled positive for norovirus for the second time this year, adding up to the five alerts on french produce in 2014.

There is also an ongoing ban from Hong Kong on irish oysters contaminated with norovirus.

More information on RASFF 2014 virus Alerts can be found at http://www.ceeram.com/norovirus-border-rejection-rasff-2015-3.html#

Norovirus contaminates vietnamese clams

Norovirus and Vietnamese clams

Norovirus is the culprit once again for vietnamese clams contamination. This new RASFF alert is the fourthieth one for those asiatic clams.

Norovirus and Spain

Spain has registered no less than 8 alerts for foodborne viruses in the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed since the beginning of 2014.

Norovirus responsible for most foodborne virus alerts

91% of all RASFF foodborne virus alerts are due to Norovirus, whilst hepatitis A Virus accounts for 9% end of April 2014.

Foodborne viruses and impacted countries

With the globalisation, the RASFF identified foodborne virus contaminated products have been shipped to several countries worldwide, potentially impacting Cuba, Czech Rep., Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom. (Source RASFF)



Norovirus contaminates vietnamese clams