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🍎 Food FR October 20, 2022

/ — sardine mediterranee

taux d’histamine non conforme

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
/ — sardine mediterranee
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Consume no more. Stop using the product. Return it to the point of sale. High histamine levels have been found. Symptoms may include facial flushing, swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and, in allergic individuals, breathing difficulties.
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21 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 9, 2026
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What is this? This is a food recall for sardines. The fish may have too much histamine, a natural substance that can cause illness.

What's happening? Some sardines sold in France have unsafe histamine levels. Eating them could make you sick.

Does this affect me? If you have sardines from this batch, you could be at risk. Check your product.

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

🤖 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 · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
October 20, 2022
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/8402/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
/ — sardine mediterranee. Consume no more. Stop using the product. Return it to the point of sale. High histamine levels have been found. Symptoms may include facial flushing, swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and, in allergic individuals, breathing difficulties.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 20, 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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