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French Oyster Industry Hit by Norovirus Contamination

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A norovirus outbreak linked to contaminated oysters in France has caused widespread panic and a sharp decline in sales, leading to an unprecedented economic crisis for the oyster industry. Authorities have banned the harvesting and sale of oysters from affected regions as investigations continue.

RENNES, France - When Philippe Le Gal brought his oysters to market this weekend, he expected them to sell quickly. It was, after all, New Year's Eve, a day when the delicacies are a crucial ingredient for champagne-soaked celebrations in French homes and restaurants.But not this time."We barely sold 10 percent, almost nothing," the oyster farmer told AFP.

"I was on a market in La Pallice, near La Rochelle, and my sales were down by 25 to 30 percent compared with previous years," he told AFP.Producers point out that the contaminations are not their fault, but down to insufficient waste water treatment capacity which is the responsibility of local authorities.

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