The retailer Casino announced Monday, June 11 a recall of batches of canned sardines contaminated with histamine, a compound that is resistant to cooking and can cause digestive disorders, skin problems and headaches.
The products that must be returned to store are boxes of 120g of sardines in vegetable oil brand “Every Day” with the lot number BJ.L 019F, and as expiration date, January 19, 2017. These boxes have the barcode 3700311820348 when they are sold individually and in sets of three 3700311820331.
Also recalled are 120g cans of sardines in tomato sauce, branded “Everyday”, bearing the lot number BJ.L 020E, and the expiration date of January 20, 2015. These boxes have the barcode 3700311820362 when they are sold individually and in sets of three 3700311820355.
Casino has told customers not to eat these sardines and return them to the store for refund. These foods have significant levels of histamine that can cause, soon after ingestion, digestive problems or skin rash, accompanied by headaches,” even after cooking.
People who have consumed the products mentioned above and are presenting these symptoms should consult their doctor and draw attention to the consumer,” he adds.
A free call on 0800 13 30 16 provides more information.
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