Oysters may contain norovirus
Research has revealed that 75% of oysters contain norovirus
Food Standards Agency researchers discovered low levels of the winter vomiting bug, norovirus, in 52% of the oysters which tested positive.
No safe limit for the virus has yet been established, so the FSA could not confirm whether anyone eating oysters would be ill as a result.
Andrew Wadge, FAS Chief Scientist, did however state that people should be aware of the risks associated with eating raw oysters.
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