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Quebec recalled frozen raspberries imported from Chile this week over concerns they might be contaminated with norovirus.

The norovirus is a highly contagious virus that continues to thrive when frozen and causes gastroenteritis, which manifests itself with diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain. The symptoms develop between 12 and 24 hours after exposure.

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The products in question were sold through June 7 throughout Quebec. The recall includes raspberry-based cakes and frozen raspberries sold at the following outlets: Le Marché Végétarien, Praline et chocolat, le Quai des glaces and Pâtisserie Dolci Piu among others. For more information visit mapaq.gouv.qc.ca.

It isn’t the first time frozen raspberry products have been recalled in Quebec. In August 2017, at least 724 Quebecers fell ill from a norovirus-contaminated shipment from China, which probably resulted in multiple deaths, according to a public health report.