Safety alert for mericq — steak de thon albacore frais sous-vide — Food alert in France (Jan 2025)

mericq — steak de thon albacore frais sous-vide

présence d'histamine avec un taux supérieur au seuil règlementaire

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

mericq — fresh sous-vide albacore tuna steak Hazard: histamine levels exceed the legal limit. Symptoms may include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and in severe cases breathing difficulties. Stop eating immediately and return the product to the point of sale.

Barcode (GTIN): 3700164211911 2278352054585 2278352064942 2278352073531 2278352085930

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 598 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

116 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is fresh vacuum-packed albacore tuna steak sold under the brand mericq.

What's happening? Some packs have too much histamine, a natural chemical that can make you sick.

Does this affect me? Anyone who has eaten the affected packs may feel ill. People with allergies are at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop eating the product and take it back to the shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)

Brand(s) / product name(s)

mericq

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: autres contaminants chimiques|toxines endogènes : histamine (poissons, fromages, boissons alcoolisées, charcuteries) · GTIN: 3700164211911, 2278352054585, 2278352064942, 2278352073531 · présence d'histamine avec un taux supérieur au seuil règlementaire · les toxi-infections alimentaires à histamine apparaissent en ½ heure à quelques heures après la consommation du plat responsable et consistent en une allergie aiguë. · Préconisations: les toxi-infections alimentaires à histamine apparaissent en ½ heure à quelques heures après la consommation du plat responsable et consistent en une allergie aiguë. les symptômes observés sont classiquement des rougeurs et un « gonflement » du visage, des maux de tête, une sensation de chaleur et de malaise, associés à des signes digestifs (nausées, vomissements, diarrhée). les personnes à terrain allergique sont particulièrement concernées car elles peuvent en outre présenter des troubles respiratoires aigus : elles doivent absolument s'abstenir de consommer les denrées mentionnées et, en c · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published

January 21, 2025

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/17174/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

mericq — steak de thon albacore frais sous-vide. mericq — fresh sous-vide albacore tuna steak Hazard: histamine levels exceed the legal limit. Symptoms may include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, and in severe cases breathing difficulties. Stop eating immediately and return the prod...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on January 21, 2025 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to France.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.

▸ What should I do?

Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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