Histamine in frozen mackerels from China, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- histamine - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some frozen mackerel from China may have too much histamine. Histamine is a natural chemical that can build up in fish when it is not kept cold enough.
What's happening? These fish were sold in the Netherlands and then sent to other countries. The fish may still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought frozen mackerel from China in Italy, Croatia, Cyprus, Spain, or the UK, you might have this fish.
What should I do? Do not eat the fish. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
🤖 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.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: histamine - {biological contaminants} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy
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