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🍎 Food FR December 6, 2023

sans — filet de sardine

présence d'histamine

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans — filet de sardine
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Consume no more. Destroy the product.
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17 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 5, 2026
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What is this? A can of sardines that may have too much histamine. Histamine is a natural chemical that can cause an allergic-like reaction.

What's happening? The sardines might make people sick with red face, headache, or stomach problems. This is because of too much histamine.

Does this affect me? Anyone who eats the sardines could feel sick. People with allergies may have worse symptoms.

What should I do? Stop eating the sardines. Throw them away. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: toxines endogènes : histamine (poissons, fromages, boissons alcoolisées, charcuteries) · présence d'histamine · 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 · détruire le produit

First published
December 6, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13109/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans — filet de sardine. Consume no more. Destroy the product.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 6, 2023 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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