UK: 76% of oysters contain norovirus - FSA
By: Sam Webb | 29 November 2011
Research published today (29 November) by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) shows that 76% of oysters tested from UK oyster growing beds contained norovirus.
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Research published today (29 November) by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) shows that 76% of oysters tested from UK oyster growing beds contained norovirus.
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