Histamine in chilled tuna from Sri Lanka
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- histamine - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some chilled tuna from Sri Lanka may have too much histamine. Histamine is a natural substance that can build up in fish if it is not kept cold enough.
What's happening? The tuna was sold in the Netherlands and Belgium. It has been recalled because it could make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought chilled tuna from Sri Lanka, you might have some at home. Check the package or ask the store where you bought it.
What should I do? Do not eat the tuna. Return it to the store or throw it away. If you feel sick after eating it, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: histamine - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Sri Lanka · Notifier: Netherlands
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