EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious New Fish and fish products
istamina in tonno congelato dalla Spagna
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8998
Summary
Thawed, marinated yellowfin tuna loin from Spain contains high levels of histamine, exceeding safety limits, posing a serious health risk. The product is no longer available in Italian markets following official control measures.
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
Thawed, marinated yellowfin tuna loin with added water
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- histamine - suspicion - biological contaminants — result: >2000 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 100/200 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Product (presumably) no longer on the market
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Italy
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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