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Hong Kong Halts Josephine Oyster Sales Amid Gastroenteritis Concerns

4/9/2026

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Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety halted the sale of oysters from the French brand Josephine due to a potential link to gastroenteritis cases in the Netherlands.
The Centre for Food Safety ordered suspending imports of Josephine oysters produced between March 5 and 25.
The action followed a notification from the European Commission’s Rapid Alert System about the suspected cases.
Traders must stop using or selling any affected stock.

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Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety halted the sale of oysters from the French brand Josephine due to a potential link to gastroenteritis cases in the Netherlands.
The Centre for Food Safety ordered suspending imports of Josephine oysters produced between March 5 and 25.
The action followed a notification from the European Commission’s Rapid Alert System about the suspected cases.
Traders must stop using or selling any affected stock.