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Oysters have been considered to be a delicacy for hundreds of years and are still popular today, frequently found on speciality seafood stalls and in restaurants where they are sometimes served as a starter.
However, in November 2011 the Food Standards Agency (FSA) revealed that three quarters of British-grown oysters contained the winter vomiting bug, norovirus. The report took into account the testing of 8,000 oysters from 39 harvesting areas in the UK.
Most people are already aware that raw or slightly cooked seafood are known to cause illness, but the FSA concluded that oysters pose an unquantifiable threat to those who choose to eat them.
Furthermore, the FSA stated that advice to consumers about oysters had not changed. Instead, the agency reaffirmed advice that vulnerable people, such as the elderly and pregnant women, should try to avoid that particular seafood.
Dr Andrew Wadge, the FSA's chief scientist, said, "If you are someone who enjoys eating raw oysters and you want to continue there is nothing here to say that you are at more risk or less risk. What we do say is that there is some risk."
The FSA tests were unable to establish the safe levels of norovirus and were also unable to distinguish between the infectious and non-infectious form of the virus.
If a person becomes ill after eating oysters in a restaurant or from a stall, they should report the incident to their local environmental health department.
When an establishment is posing a risk to customers' health, environmental health inspectors are likely to carry out an investigation and take steps to ensure that the appropriate standards of hygiene are adhered to.
If you have suffered from food poisoning after eating in a restaurant, and you believe that it was caused by another person's negligence, you may be able to make a compensation claim for your suffering.
Here at YouClaim we have a wealth of experience in representing claimants of food poisoning and helping them to receive the maximum compensation possible.
One of legal advisors will be able to tell you within minutes whether you have a case, and there are no obligations or pressures for you to proceed with your claim unless you are completely ready to do so.
To find out more information about making a compensation claim, call us now on 0800 10 757 95, or if you are using your mobile, call 0333 240 0871.
