EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Fish and fish products
presence of histamine in anchovy paste
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.0002
Summary
Alert notification notified by Italy concerning anchovy paste (fish and fish products), originating from Italy. Hazard: biological contaminants.
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
anchovy paste
- Category
- Fish and fish products
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- histamine - biological contaminants — result: Presenza
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Food poisoning
Distributed to
Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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