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🍎 Food FR May 7, 2026

auchan le poissonnier — filet de maquereau sous vide

suite à la détection d'histamine

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
auchan le poissonnier — filet de maquereau sous vide
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The vacuum-packed mackerel fillet has been recalled due to histamine. Symptoms of histamine poisoning can include facial flushing, swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in allergic individuals, breathing difficulties. Anyone who has bought this product must stop eating it, return it to the store, and contact customer services.
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in FR.
📈 Timeline
118 days active so far
May 19, 2026 September 13, 2026

What is this? This is a recall of vacuum-packed mackerel fillets sold by Auchan. The fish may contain too much histamine, a natural substance that can cause food poisoning.

What's happening? The company found high histamine levels in these mackerel fillets. Eating them could make you sick.

Does this affect me? If you bought these mackerel fillets in France, this warning applies to you.

What should I do? Stop eating the fish. Return it to the store where you bought it. If you feel sick after eating it, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: toxines endogènes : histamine (poissons, fromages, boissons alcoolisées, charcuteries) · suite à la détection d'histamine · Préconisations: les toxi-infections alimentaires à histamine apparaissent en ½ heure à quelques heures après la consommation du plat responsable et consistent en une allergie aiguë. les symptômes observés sont classiquement des rougeurs et un « gonflement » du visage, des maux de tête, une sensation de chaleur et de malaise, associés à des signes digestifs (nausées, vomissements, diarrhée). les personnes à terrain allergique sont particulièrement concernées car elles peuvent en outre présenter des troubles respiratoires aigus : elles doivent absolument s'abstenir de consommer les denrées mentionnées et, en c · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
May 7, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/22212/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
auchan le poissonnier — filet de maquereau sous vide. The vacuum-packed mackerel fillet has been recalled due to histamine. Symptoms of histamine poisoning can include facial flushing, swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in allergic individuals, breathing difficulties. Anyone who has bought this product must...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 7, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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