New food alert in Italy. This time, under the lens of the Ministry of Healthit’s over Carrefour Bio brand raspberry batch for possible presence of Norovirus. What to do if you have purchased packages affected by the recall and what are the risks in case of consumption.
What is the lot at risk?
Il Ministry of Health announced, on July 1, 2024, the recall of several packages of frozen raspberries under the Carrefour Bio brand for a “possible presence of Norovirus dangerous to human health”.
The fruit comes in 400 gram portions, packaged in plastic bags that show the number of lotto 50616301 and the minimum shelf life set at April 3, 2026.
Carrefour Raspberries Recalled From Supermarkets Due To Possible Norovirus
What to do if you purchased recalled raspberries
Through a press release, the Ministry of Health has released some guidelines for those who have already purchased the batch of raspberries frozen products affected by the recall. If these people have ingested “the products and have a fever, isolated or accompanied by headache, they are invited to consult your doctor carer reporting the consumption”.
The note also specifies that “pregnant women, immunocompromised people, children and the elderly must pay particular attention to these symptoms”. For further clarification, the Ministry invites you to contact the Carrefour toll-free number: 800 650 650.
Norovirus, what it is and what are the health risks
Il Norovirus And highly contagious and causes acute gastroenteritis. It is mainly transmitted through the direct contact with infected people, consumption of contaminated food or water, and contact with contaminated surfaces.
Typical symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and low-grade fever. It is not life-threateningbut it can cause severe discomfort and dehydrationespecially in young children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
So long as There is no specific cure, nor a preventive vaccinemanagement focuses on the treatment of symptoms and on thehygiene to prevent the spread.
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