Oysters are hugely popular in France as a Christmas tradition, but now local authorities in Brittany have reluctantly issued the ban. Controls in the areas of Baie du Mont Saint-Michel and Hirel had revealed that shells were contaminated by norovirus - also known as the winter vomiting bug - a stomach virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. According to the Regional Shellfish Committee (Le comité régional de conchyliculture, or CRC) in Southern Brittany, humans are the source of the oyster contamination. Health officials say the next best way to prevent yourself from getting sick is to avoid contact with dirty hands. If you do get sick, the most important thing is to remain hydrated and avoid eating foods that are high in fibre.

Source: The Local January 07, 2020 09:00 UTC