Histamine in tuna filet from Sri Lanka
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- histamine - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A batch of tuna from Sri Lanka has too much histamine. Histamine is a natural chemical that can build up in fish and make people sick.
What's happening? Belgium has warned that some tuna from Sri Lanka may have unsafe levels of histamine.
Does this affect me? If you bought tuna from Sri Lanka, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat it if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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: Sri Lanka · Notifier: Belgium
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