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🍎 Food DE February 19, 2021

histamine in tuna fillets in oil

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
fish and fish products
Hazard
histamine - {biological contaminants}
Origin
Thailand
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some tuna fillets in oil 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? Germany found high histamine levels in tuna fillets from Thailand. These products were sold in Germany.

Does this affect me? If you bought tuna fillets in oil recently, check the package. This may include products sold in Germany.

What should I do? Do not eat the tuna if it smells bad or tastes strange. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: histamine - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Germany

First published
February 19, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.0895

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What is this product recall alert about?
histamine in tuna fillets in oil. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: histamine - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 19, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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