Safety alert for connétable — filets d'anchois salés à l'huile d'olive vierge extra — Food alert in France (Oct 2023)

connétable — filets d'anchois salés à l'huile d'olive vierge extra

présence d'histamine

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Histamine present. Symptoms of histamine poisoning may include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, breathing difficulties. Stop eating immediately and return or destroy the product.

Barcode (GTIN): 3263670008395

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 976 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

17 days in total

May 19, 2026 June 5, 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? These are tinned anchovy fillets in extra-virgin olive oil. They may contain too much histamine.

What's happening? The product is being taken off sale because it could make people ill. Eating it might cause an allergic-like reaction.

Does this affect me? Anyone who has bought these anchovies in France should check if they have them.

What should I do? Stop eating them. Take the tins back to the shop or throw them 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)

connétable

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: toxines endogènes : histamine (poissons, fromages, boissons alcoolisées, charcuteries) · GTIN: 3263670008395 · présence 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 · détruire le produit

First published

October 3, 2023

Last refreshed by us

2 weeks ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12479/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

connétable — filets d'anchois salés à l'huile d'olive vierge extra. Histamine present. Symptoms of histamine poisoning may include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, breathing difficulties. Stop eating immediately and return or destroy the product.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on October 3, 2023 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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