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🍎 Food FR November 28, 2023

u — filet de maquereau

presence d'histamine >200mg

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
u — filet de maquereau
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Consume no more. Return the product to the point of sale. Contact the point of sale. Destroy the product. Symptoms of histamine poisoning may include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in allergic individuals, difficulty breathing. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
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This alert was reported 1020 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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117 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a fish called mackerel. It may have too much histamine, a natural substance that can make you sick.

What's happening? Some mackerel sold in France has too much histamine. Eating it could cause an allergic reaction.

Does this affect me? If you have eaten this mackerel and feel sick, you may be affected.

What should I do? Stop eating the mackerel. Return it to the store where you bought it. 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
u
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: produits de la pêche et d'aquaculture · Hazard: toxines endogènes : histamine · presence d'histamine >200mg · 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 · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
November 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/13062/interne

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
u — filet de maquereau. Consume no more. Return the product to the point of sale. Contact the point of sale. Destroy the product. Symptoms of histamine poisoning may include facial flushing and swelling, headache, warmth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in allergic individuals, difficulty breathing. See...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 28, 2023 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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