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🍎 Food FR August 24, 2021

sans marque — thon rouge

taux d'histamine non conforme

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque — thon rouge
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Red tuna without brand marking Do not consume, use or keep the product. Destroy it. Histamine poisoning can cause facial flushing, swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and, in allergic individuals, breathing difficulties within half an hour to a few hours after eating.
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22 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 10, 2026
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What is this? This is a warning about red tuna that may have too much histamine. Histamine is a natural substance that can build up in fish and cause food poisoning.

What's happening? Some red tuna sold in France has unsafe histamine levels. Eating it could make you sick.

Does this affect me? If you have eaten this tuna, you might feel sick soon. People with allergies are at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop eating the tuna. Throw it away or return it. 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) · taux d'histamine non conforme · 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 · détruire le produit

First published
August 24, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3201/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque — thon rouge. Red tuna without brand marking Do not consume, use or keep the product. Destroy it. Histamine poisoning can cause facial flushing, swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and, in allergic individuals, breathing difficulties within half an hour to a few hours afte...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 24, 2021 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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