Seafish comment on the Norovirus

29 November 2011

Paul Williams, Chief Executive of Seafish said:

"We welcome the publication of the Cefas investigation into the presence of norovirus in oyster harvesting areas as a contribution to an existing and informed debate. Given considered review, this report may contribute to the existing development of good management practice guidance in the live bivalve mollusc sector from Seafish.

"Industry have used active management measures to lower the number of illness incidents linked to oysters. Some measures have included voluntary restrictions on harvesting and adopting intensive depuration profiles. We look forward to incorporating this work into the extensive knowledge base held at a local level by harvesters in this sector."

The link to the FSA statement is: http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2011/nov/norovirus

The link to our factsheet on norovirus and bivalves is: /media/Publications/FactsheetNorovirusinlivebivalvemolluscs_201009.pdf