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🍎 Food FR September 2, 2022

sans marque — filet de maquereau

histamine

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — filet de maquereau
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Consume no more. Return the product to the point of sale. Symptoms of histamine poisoning may include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in allergic individuals, difficulty breathing.
Barcode (GTIN): 00000000
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22 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 10, 2026
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What is this? This is about a fish product called mackerel fillet. It may have too much histamine, a natural substance that can make you sick.

What's happening? Some mackerel fillets sold in France have too much histamine. Eating them could cause food poisoning.

Does this affect me? If you bought mackerel fillets in France, this might affect you. People with allergies are at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop eating the fish. Take it back to the store where you bought it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 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.

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Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: toxines endogènes : histamine (poissons, fromages, boissons alcoolisées, charcuteries) · GTIN: 00000000 · histamine · 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
September 2, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8028/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — filet de maquereau. Consume no more. Return the product to the point of sale. Symptoms of histamine poisoning may include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in allergic individuals, difficulty breathing.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 2, 2022 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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