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🍎 Food FR July 30, 2024

capitaine houat — filets de sardines

le taux d'histamine évalué dans la dernière analyse est supérieur à la limite réglementaire

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
capitaine houat — filets de sardines
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The product is unsafe to eat. The histamine level is too high. Eating it may cause allergy-like symptoms such as rash, flushing, headache, itching, nausea or vomiting within 30 minutes. Seek medical help if needed. Do not consume.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 666 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
9 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about sardine fillets sold under the brands Capitaine and Houat. The fish may have too much histamine, a substance that can cause allergy-like symptoms.

What's happening? Some packs of these sardines have been found with histamine levels above the safe limit. Eating them could make you sick.

Does this affect me? If you have any of these sardines at home, you should not eat them. This notice is for France.

What should I do? Stop eating the sardines right away. If you feel unwell after eating them, 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
capitaine houat
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: autre risque · le taux d'histamine évalué dans la dernière analyse est supérieur à la limite réglementaire · une intoxication à l’histamine peut provoquer une allergie. symptômes : urticaire rougeur maux de tête démangeaison nausées vomissements… dans les 30 min. consultez un médecin en cas de besoin. · À faire: ne plus consommer

First published
July 30, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/15207/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
capitaine houat — filets de sardines. The product is unsafe to eat. The histamine level is too high. Eating it may cause allergy-like symptoms such as rash, flushing, headache, itching, nausea or vomiting within 30 minutes. Seek medical help if needed. Do not consume.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 30, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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