Diamond Food Sales Recalls Frozen Indian Mackerel Due To Presence Of Histamine
Diamond Food Sales is recalling frozen Indian mackerel products sold in the UK because they contain high levels of histamine, which can cause food poisoning symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and rash. The recalled products are sold whole or headless and were distributed under various package sizes and price points. This is a Class I recall, indicating a serious health risk.
- Recalling firm
- Diamond Food Sales
- Product
- Products: FROZEN INDIAN MACKEREL WHOLE ROUND; FROZEN MACKEREL HEADLESS 2 FOR 5.50; INDIAN MACKEREL WHOLE 2 FOR £5.
- Reason
- High levels of Histamine can cause Scombrotoxin poisoning with symptoms resembling an allergic reaction, nausea, headache, vomiting, diarrhoea, itching, oral burning sensation, red rash, flushing of the face and hypotension.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Food Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-08-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/958eed9c-387e-407f-9173-fb523dbd074c