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🍎 Food FR March 25, 2026

sans marque vendu en poissonnerie libre service sous vide — filet de sardines

presence d'histamine

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
sans marque vendu en poissonnerie libre service sous vide — filet de sardines
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Vacuum-packed sardine fillets sold unpackaged in self-service fish sections may contain histamine. Consuming them can cause scombroid poisoning within half an hour to a few hours, with symptoms including facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in allergic individuals, breathing difficulties. Stop using the product immediately, do not consume it, and return it to the point of sale.
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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? A vacuum-packed sardine fillet sold loose in a fish shop may have too much histamine. Histamine is a natural substance that can build up in fish.

What's happening? Some packs have been found with high histamine levels. Eating them could cause scombroid poisoning.

Does this affect me? Anyone who eats the affected sardines could get sick. People with allergies are at higher risk.

What should I do? Stop eating the sardines. Return the pack to the shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: toxines endogènes : histamine (poissons, fromages, boissons alcoolisées, charcuteries) · presence d'histamine · peut entraîner une intoxication appelée intoxication scombroïde · 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

First published
March 25, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/21758/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
sans marque vendu en poissonnerie libre service sous vide — filet de sardines. Vacuum-packed sardine fillets sold unpackaged in self-service fish sections may contain histamine. Consuming them can cause scombroid poisoning within half an hour to a few hours, with symptoms including facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 25, 2026 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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