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BRUSSELS Carrefour is recalling sardines in olive oil of the Carrefour brand, “as a precautionary measure and following the potential presence of histamine,” announced Tuesday the supply chain. . “This is part of standard methods of control implemented by the sign that the potential presence of histamine has been demonstrated,” said Carrefour in a statement.
The recall affects the following product: Sardines in olive oil 120 g, Carrefour brand, barcode: 3560070017522. These lots range BJL001F and BLJ043F.
Scombroid (histamine) food poisoning is a foodborne illness that results from eating spoiled (decayed) fish. However it is often missed because it resembles an allergic reaction. It is most commonly reported with mackerel, tuna, bluefish, mahi-mahi, bonito, sardines, anchovies, and related species of fish that were inadequately refrigerated or preserved after being caught. The syndrome derived its name because early descriptions of the illness noted an association with Scombroidea fish (e.g., large dark meat marine tuna, albacore, mackerel); however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have identified the largest vector to be non-scombroid fish, such as mahi-mahi and amberjack. Scombroid syndrome can result from inappropriate handling of fish during storage or processing. One of the toxic agents implicated in scombroid poisoning is histamine. Other chemicals have been found in decaying fish flesh, but their association with scombroid fish poisoning has not been clearly established.
