Category Archives: Histamine

RASFF Alert – Histamine – Chilled Tuna Fillets in Olive Oil

European Food Alerts

RASFF

histamine (up to 974 mg/kg – ppm) in chilled tuna fillets in olive oil from Thailand in Germany

RASFF Alert – Histamine – Anchovy Fillets in Sunflower Oil

European Food Alerts

RASFF

histamine (517.1 mg/kg – ppm) in anchovy fillets in sunflower oil from Italy, with raw material from Croatia it Italy

Ireland – Recall of Two Batches of SuperValu Yellowfin Tuna Steaks Due to Possible Presence of Histamine

FSAI

Monday, 15 February 2021

Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2021.17
Product: SuperValu Signature Taste Line Caught Yellowfin Tuna Steaks; pack size: 240g
Batch Code: Use-by dates: 16/02/2021 and 17/02/2021
Country Of Origin: Unknown

Message:

As a precaution, Supervalu is recalling the above two batches of its Signature Taste Yellowfin Tuna Steaks due to the possible presence of elevated histamine levels.  In some people, elevated levels of histamine can cause symptoms which are similar to those of an allergic reaction. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

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RASFF Alert – Histamine – Frozen Sardine Trunks

European Food Alerts

RASFF

histamine (up to 571.19 mg/kg – ppm) in frozen sardine trunks from Morocco, via Spain in Romania

RASFF Alerts – Histamine – Tuna – Chilled Tuna Loins

European Food Alerts

RASFF

histamine (500 and 900 mg/kg – ppm) in tuna from India in Spain

RASFF

histamine (425 mg/kg – ppm) in chilled tuna loins (Thunnus albacares) from the Maldives in France

RASFF Alert – Histamine – Chilled Tuna

European Food Alerts

RASFF

histamine (300.7 mg/kg – ppm) in chilled tuna (Thunnus albacares) from Sri Lanka, via the United Kingdom in Ireland

Canada – Kandy brand Tuna Dry Fish recalled due to Histamine

CFIA

Recall / advisory date:
December 2, 2020
Reason for recall / advisory:
Chemical
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Distribution:
Ontario
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
14125

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Code(s) on Product
Kandy Tuna Dry Fish 200 g 4 796000 574936 Date of Manufacture: 12.10.2020
Date of Expiry: 11.10.2021
Batch No. HP/CA010/2020

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

RASFF Alert – Histamine – Frozen Yellowfin Tuna Loins

European Food Alerts

RASFF

histamine in frozen yellowfin tuna loins and sakus (Thunnus albacares) from Vietnam, via Belgium in the UK

New Zealand – Hello Fresh food poisoning: 20 more people report symptoms after eating spoiled fish

New Zealand Herald

At least 20 people have now reported symptoms of food poisoning to health authorities after eating spoiled fish from food delivery service Hello Fresh.

An Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS) spokesperson said that in the last 24 hours it has received around 20 calls from people who ate the food provided by the meal kit company.

When fish isn’t chilled properly, it can produce histamine that can be toxic to humans leading to scombroid poisoning, according to the New Zealand Food Safety website.

New Zealand – HelloFresh brand Trevally Fillets – Histamine

MPI

HelloFresh New Zealand Ltd is recalling specific batches of its HelloFresh brand Trevally Fillets as the product contains an elevated level of histamine.

Product identification
Product type Fresh fish fillets
Name of product (size)
  • HelloFresh brand Trevally Fillets (280g)
  • HelloFresh brand Trevally Fillets (560g)
Date marking Use by dates: 10.11.2020, 11.11.2020, 12.11.2020, and 13.11.2020

The batches were delivered in HelloFresh customer deliveries between 7 November to 11 November 2020.

Package size and description The product is sold in 280g and 560g plastic packages as part of a HelloFresh meal box.
Distribution The product is sold online through:

HelloFresh

and is available throughout New Zealand.

Notes This recall does not affect any other HelloFresh brand products.

Consumer advice

Customers are asked to check the use by date mark on the product label.

Affected product should not be consumed. There have been reports of illness in New Zealand. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Report your or your families illness to your District Health Board’s Public Health Unit.

Public Health Unit contact details – Ministry of Health

Customers are advised to discard the product if not already consumed.

Increased levels of histamine causes scombroid poisoning.

Who to contact

If you have questions, contact HelloFresh New Zealand Ltd:

  • Phone: (09) 886 9589
  • Address: 2/59 Walls Road, Penrose, Auckland.