Histamin in mackerel from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- histamine - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some mackerel from Spain may have too much histamine. Histamine is a natural chemical that can build up in fish.
What's happening? These fish might make people sick if eaten. The problem was found and the fish are being taken off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought mackerel from Spain, check where it came from. People in many EU countries could have bought it.
What should I do? Do not eat the fish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: histamine - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Netherlands
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