EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fish and fish products
Histamine in canned sardines from Morocco
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8254
Summary
The European Union has detected high levels of histamine in canned sardines from Morocco, with some samples exceeding the permitted limit. This can cause serious health problems if consumed. The affected product has not yet been sold to consumers.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Sardina pilchardus
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- histamine - biological contaminants — result: 264 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 200 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product not (yet) placed on the market
- Notification basis: Border control - consignment released
Distributed to
Germany
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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