Elevated Levels of Histamine in Unpasteurised Cheese
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Some unpasteurised cheeses may have higher-than-safe levels of histamine. Histamine is a natural compound that can cause food poisoning.
What's happening? A check found too much histamine in certain unpasteurised cheeses sold in Ireland. These cheeses do not meet safety rules.
Does this affect me? If you bought unpasteurised cheese in Ireland, you might have some at home. People with histamine intolerance could feel unwell.
What should I do? Stop eating the cheese and return it to the shop. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: milk and milk products · Notifier: Ireland
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