Category Archives: Histamine

RASFF Alert – Histamine – Canned Mackerel

Posted on October 30, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

histamine (806 mg/kg – ppm) in canned mackerel fillets from Poland in the Czech Republic

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Australia – Golden Horse Dried Anchovy Kho Ca Com 450g

Posted on October 26, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Product information

Yuen’s Market Trading Co. is conducting a recall of Golden Horse Dried Anchovy Kho Ca Com 450g. The product has been available for sale at Asian grocery stores in Queensland.

Date markings

Best Before: 06/01/2023

Problem

The recall is due to biotoxin (histamine) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products containing histamine may cause illness/injury if consumed.

Country of origin

Vietnam

What to do

Consumers should not eat this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

Yuen’s Market Trading Co.

(07) 3722 8100

sales@yuensmarket.com.au

Related links:

Food Recall Notice 686kb

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Australia – Golden Horse Dried Anchovy Kho Ca Com 450g – Histamine

Posted on October 22, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

FSANZ

Date published: 22 October 2020

Product information

Yuen’s Market Trading Co. is conducting a recall of Golden Horse Dried Anchovy Kho Ca Com 450g. The product has been available for sale at Asian grocery stores in Queensland.

Date markings

Best Before: 06/01/2023

Problem

The recall is due to biotoxin (histamine) contamination.

Food safety hazard

Food products containing histamine may cause illness/injury if consumed.

Country of origin

Vietnam

What to do

Consumers should not eat this product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

For further information please contact:

Yuen’s Market Trading Co.

(07) 3722 8100

sales@yuensmarket.com.au

Related links:

Food Recall Notice 686kb

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RASFF Alerts – Histamine – Wrapped Tuna Sashimi Chunks – Frozen King Fish

Posted on October 2, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

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histamine (811 mg/kg – ppm) in wrapped tuna sashimi chunks from Sri Lanka, via the United Kingdom in Ireland

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histamine (452; 340 mg/kg – ppm) in frozen king fish from Vietnam in the UK

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France – Product recall: Fresh yellowfin tuna from supplier Merricq – Histamine

Posted on October 1, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Oulah

Product recall: Fresh yellowfin tuna from supplier Merricq

ENCOUNTERED PROBLEM

This product has high levels of histamine which can cause, quickly after ingestion, digestive or even skin disorders, accompanied by headaches.

PROPOSED SOLUTION

Do not consume and return to the point of sale for reimbursement.
People who have consumed this product and present these symptoms are invited to consult their doctor, notifying him of this consumption.
Heat treatments such as cooking do not destroy histamine.

FURTHER INFORMATION

▸ Product
FRESH ALBACORE LONG TUNA SP 4 / 8KG 2P, SUPPLIER MERICQ

▸ Sale
• In the traditional department
• In the Self-service department packed by your fishmonger

From September 11 to September 21

▸ Consumer service contact
For any further information, you can contact the consumer service by dialing the Freephone number: 0 800 13 30 16 (free service and call) from Monday to Friday from 9 am to 7 pm.

▸ Source
https://www.geantcasino.fr/

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RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak – Histamine – Chilled Tuna

Posted on September 4, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

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foodborne outbreak suspected to be caused by and histamine (434 mg/kg – ppm) in chilled tuna (Thunnus albacares) from Sri Lanka, via France in Belgium

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RASFF Alert – Foodborne Outbreak caused by Histamine -Thawed Tuna

Posted on July 24, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

RASFF – foodborne outbreak caused by histamine (>490; >1000 mg/kg – ppm) in thawed tuna (Thunnus albacares) from Sweden, with frozen raw material from the Netherlands in Sweden