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🍎 Food FR April 19, 2024

sans marque — filet de sardine fe

contrôle microbiologique a mis en évidence dans un lot la présence d'histamine

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — filet de sardine fe
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A batch of sardine fillets has been recalled due to high histamine levels. Consuming it may cause acute allergic reactions within half an hour to a few hours, including facial flushing, swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or breathing difficulties. People with allergies should avoid it entirely. Stop using the product, contact the store, and dispose of it safely.
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16 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 4, 2026
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What is this? A batch of sardine fillets may have too much histamine. Histamine is a natural substance that can build up in fish.

What's happening? Tests found high histamine in one batch of sardine fillets. Eating too much histamine can cause sudden allergy-like symptoms.

Does this affect me? Anyone who ate these sardines could feel sick. People with allergies may have worse reactions.

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

🤖 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) · contrôle microbiologique a mis en évidence dans un lot la présence d'histamine · 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 · contacter le point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
April 19, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/14393/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — filet de sardine fe. A batch of sardine fillets has been recalled due to high histamine levels. Consuming it may cause acute allergic reactions within half an hour to a few hours, including facial flushing, swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or breathing difficulties. People with...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 19, 2024 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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