Histamine in Mackerel
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- histamine - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some mackerel fish may have too much histamine. Histamine is a natural chemical that can cause food poisoning.
What's happening? Mackerel from France may have high histamine levels. This can make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought mackerel in the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Germany, or Italy, check the package.
What should I do? Do not eat the fish if it smells bad or tastes strange. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: histamine - {biological contaminants} · Origin: France · Notifier: Netherlands
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