EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fish and fish products
Histamine in mackerel from The Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8398
Summary
Mackerel from the Netherlands has been identified as containing histamine levels significantly exceeding the legal limit, posing a serious health risk. The product was distributed in Belgium, but it is presumed to no longer be on the market following the company's internal checks.
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
mackerel
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- histamine - biological contaminants — result: 414,2 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: ≤200 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Company's own check
Distributed to
Belgium
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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