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Ministry of Health Recalls Tuna Fillet Steak Due to Chemical Risk, Scombroid Syndrome Warning

Maximum attention must be paid and, above all, the product must not be consumed and must be returned to the point of sale for a refund: two batches of fillet steak Of tuna branded frozen striated overseas they were recalled by the Ministry of Health due to chemical risk.

Lots at risk

As reported in the ministry file that we attach here these are batches 3H05 and 3H06 which have the words “Preferably by the end of 08/25” as their expiry date on the packaging. To avoid errors with other similar products, the description relating to the weight/volume of the sales unit concerns the 300g case containing the product in a vacuum bag. The identification mark of the factory is marked with “14 (India)” and the name or company name of the Osa under which the product is marketed is the following: “EFFEGI SERVICE SPA – Via Spallanzani 2, Loc. Valdaro – 46100 – Mantua”.

The reason for the recall

These preliminary data are essential for all consumers to have clear guidelines on the fillet that should not be consumed: obviously, have no fear for all the other lots that have not suffered any damage. But why did the ministry of health recall those two batches? “Presence of histamine beyond the permitted regulatory limits, with the risk of developing scombroid syndrome in lots 3H05 and 3H06 with establishment number 514 and TMC 08/2025″. In detail, thestamina it’s a detail nitrogenous compound that is already found in the human body and of fundamental importance in fighting inflammation and allergies as well as helping in gastric secretion and in some brain activities.

However, when it is found in poorly preserved products and in excess it can be harmful: sometimes it happens in fish including tuna, mackerel, sardines and anchovies to name the main examples. When found in excess it can cause headaches, digestive problems, abdominal swelling, nausea and vomiting. But the ministry spoke of the danger that scombroid syndrome could develop: what is it? The experts ofNiguarda hospital they explain that “instead of nausea and stomach ache, this particular food poisoning gives headaches and itching. This reaction is caused by the ingestion of a substance called histamine”.

The characteristic symptoms generally appear very quickly (from a few minutes to 2-3 hours) after ingestion of the spoiled food and can be recognized by the red conjunctivae, the mouth starts to burn, there is widespread redness of the skin as well as “hives, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and crampy abdominal pain. In the more severe forms of scombroid syndrome, which are rare, however, breathing difficulties, palpitations, hypotension and myocardial ischemia may occur. Possible treatment in the event of severe intoxication involves the use of antihistamines Only rarely may bronchodilators be necessary”, underline Niguarda.

For all these reasons, the Ministry of Health warns the batches of the fillet in question should not be consumed and returned to the point of sale.

2024-01-04 09:53:00
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