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Austria – Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g – Histamine

Posted on March 24, 2023 | Leave a comment

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AGES informs about a recall of the company IMGRO GmbH. The company recalled the Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g product on March 24th, 2023:
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recall reason
increased histamine levels
Marketed by
IMGRO Ltd
Manufacturer
Mayflower
Expiry Date
11/23/2023
Batch number
R20E22

During an official sampling of Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g, marketed by IMGRO GmbH, Untere Donaustraße 11, A-1020 Vienna, elevated histamine levels were found. The corresponding batch R20E22 with a best-before date of November 23, 2023 was assessed as harmful and therefore not safe. As a result, we are recalling the affected lot of this item.

Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g

Batch: R20E22

Best before date: 11/23/2023

The product is not suitable for consumption and can be returned by consumers (in all branches). Of course, customers will also be reimbursed the purchase price without proof of purchase.

The distributor IMGRO GmbH fulfills its responsibility according to the food law regulations and has therefore initiated a recall of the product.

This warning does not imply that the hazard was caused by the producer, manufacturer, importer or distributor.

original recall

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Austria – Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g – Histamine

Posted on March 17, 2023 | Leave a comment

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During an official sampling of Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g, marketed by IMGRO GmbH, Untere Donaustraße 11, A-1020 Vienna, increased histamine levels were found. The corresponding batch R02L21 with a best-before date of 06/02/2023 was assessed as harmful and therefore not safe. As a result, we are recalling the affected batch of this item:

Mayflower anchovy rings in olive oil 50g

Batch: R02L21

Best before date: 06/02/2023

The product is not suitable for consumption and can be returned by consumers (in all branches). Of course, customers will also be reimbursed the purchase price without proof of purchase.

The distributor IMGRO GmbH fulfills its responsibility according to the food law regulations and has therefore initiated a recall of the product.

original recall

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France – MACKEREL FILLET – Histamine

Posted on March 16, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name AUCHAN THE FISHMONGER
  • Model names or references MACKEREL FILLET AUCHAN LE POISSONNIER 200G
  • Identification of products
    GTIN Batch Date
    3254567940881 0415-049 Use-by date 02/24/2023
  • Products ListPoster_Reminder_Filet_of_Mackerel_(1).pdfAttachment
  • Packaging PACKED IN TRAYS UNDER MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE
  • Marketing start/end date From 02/18/2023 to 02/25/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark FR 62 160 172 EC
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors AUCHAN

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall PRESENCE OF HISTAMINE

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France – Yellowfin tuna steak – Histamine

Posted on March 13, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name great expense
  • Model names or references great expense
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    C30620041 Use-by date 08/03/2023
    C30610082 Use-by date 07/03/2023
  • Packaging Plastic tray
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/03/2023 to 04/03/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale Whole France
  • Distributors Fresh, Fresh, Monmarché, Biofrais

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of histamine above the regulatory level.

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Czech Republic – Anchovy eyes in sunflower oil With capers, 45 g – Histamine

Posted on March 3, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Place of inspection:
Dvorec ( U Trati 153, 33501 Dvorec )
ID: 00031976
Food group: Fish, aquatic animals / Canned fish and animal products

Anchovy eyes in sunflower oil With capers, 45 g
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

histamine

The legislative limit for histamine content was exceeded in the product. Histamine is a biogenic amine.

Histamine in fish is produced as a result of microbial contamination, a breach of the cooling chain is also a risk factor. Higher histamine content can cause itchy skin and rash, headache or drop in blood pressure. 

Batch: R08B22
Best before date: 08/08/2023
Packaging: Can, paper box, print
Quantity of the product in the package: 45 g
Importer: For the COOP group supplies: BALTAXIA as, U Nisy 604/15 Liberec
Country of origin:  Spain
Date of sample collection: 2/12/2022
Reference number: 23-000061-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

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RASFF Alerts- Histamine – Anchovies with Capers in Sunflower Oil – Yellowfin Tuna

Posted on February 24, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Histamine in anchovies with capers in sunflower oil from Spain in the Czech Republic

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Histamine in Yellowfin Tuna from Sri Lanka in Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland

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France – ASC Superior Salmon Fillet – Histamine

Posted on February 10, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Identification information of the recalled product

  • Product category Feed
  • Product subcategory Fishery and aquaculture products
  • Product brand name Premium Iceland
  • Model names or references ASC Superior Salmon Fillet
  • Identification of products
    Batch Date
    Lots: WFL20992 Use-by date between 03/01/2023 and 13/02/2023
  • Marketing start/end date From 03/01/2023 to 13/01/2023
  • Storage temperature Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Geographic area of ​​sale 07200
  • Distributors Intermarché Aubenas

Practical information regarding the recall

  • Reason for recall Presence of histamine on our product
  • Risks incurred by the consumer Endogenous toxins: histamine (fish, cheese, alcoholic beverages, meats)

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Frozen Tuna

Posted on February 10, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Histamine in frozen tuna from Sri Lanka in Italy

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Tuna Loins

Posted on February 3, 2023 | Leave a comment

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Histamine in Tuna loins from Sri Lanka in Austria, Germany, Lithuania and Netherlands

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USA – Investigated Illnesses and Outbreaks Table Update for Seafood Related Natural Toxin and Scombrotoxin Fish Poisoning

Posted on January 13, 2023 | Leave a comment

FDA

January 12, 2023

Table 1: Closed Illness and Outbreak Incidents is a list of investigations that were managed by FDA’s Seafood-Related Natural Toxin and Scombrotoxin Fish Poisoning Team for Fish Other Than Molluscan Shellfish. The listed incidents have been completed at this time.

The table is managed and updated when a significant number of illnesses have been investigated in a specific period of time or at least quarterly.

The table has been updated to illustrate additional information such as

  • Pending analytical results;
  • Confirmed fish/fishery product species identifications; and
  • Completed analytical results are listed in their own column.

The following FDA tracking numbers, and illness type have been added to the table:

  • 20-09-08: CFP;
  • 22-08-15: SFP;
  • 22-08-17: SFP;
  • 22-09-18: SFP;
  • 22-09-20: CFP/SFP;
  • 22-10-21: Unknown;
  • 22-11-22: SFP; and
  • 22-12-23: SFP.

The table may be found at: How to Report Seafood-Related Toxin and Scombrotoxin Fish Poisoning Illnesses | FDA

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