LEG-19-MIN-0166

DEV-19-MIN-0293

The cod database contains data collected by Ministry for Primary Industries Observers on commercial fishing vessels. cod contains the catch and effort information for observed vessels, length frequency, biological and ageing materials data for commercial species as recorded by the observers, as well as relevant trip and tow information. Cod replaces the earlier observer databases obs, obs_lfs and l_line .

This report reviews if the risk from norovirus in bivalve molluscan shellfish (BMS) has changed since a 2009 risk profile. Norovirus testing of oysters has been an Imported Food Requirement since 2012. The lack of reported outbreaks suggests this measure is effective in leading to a decreased risk associated with BMS. The two most recent outbreaks were associated with recreational harvest of BMS, supporting that a risk remains here. Knowledge gaps have been identified to support future research.

Keywords: Norovirus, oysters, foodborne illness