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🍎 Food FR May 7, 2024

sans marque — filet de sardine sardina pilchardus

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

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — filet de sardine sardina pilchardus
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
A batch of this sardine product has been found to contain histamine. If consumed, it may cause histamine poisoning, with symptoms appearing within half an hour to a few hours. Symptoms include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. People with allergies may also experience severe breathing difficulties. Do not consume, use, or keep this product. Return it to the point of sale and contact them.
Barcode (GTIN): 2888881023947
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This alert was reported 867 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.
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125 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 21, 2026
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What is this? This is a notice about sardine fillets that may have too much histamine. Histamine is a natural substance that can build up in fish.

What's happening? A test found too much histamine in one batch of these sardines. Eating them could make you sick.

Does this affect me? If you have this product, do not eat it. It could cause an allergic-like reaction.

What should I do? Stop using the sardines. Take them back to the store where you bought them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: toxines endogènes : histamine (poissons, fromages, boissons alcoolisées, charcuteries) · GTIN: 2888881023947 · un contrôle microbiologique a mis en évidence dans un lot de ce produit 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 · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente

First published
May 7, 2024
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/14540/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — filet de sardine sardina pilchardus. A batch of this sardine product has been found to contain histamine. If consumed, it may cause histamine poisoning, with symptoms appearing within half an hour to a few hours. Symptoms include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, discomfort, nausea, vomiting, and diarr...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 7, 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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