histamine

EU histamine survey reveals training gaps

The European Commission has assessed histamine controls in fishery products with training highlighted as one of the major problems. Histamine toxicity, also known as scombroid poisoning, is associated with consumption

By Joe Whitworth

/ 9 Jul 2026

EU histamine survey reveals training gaps

Fish linked to outbreaks in Philippines and Vanuatu

Fish has been connected to two separate outbreaks in the Philippines and Vanuatu. Media reports on the number of sick people in the Philippines range from 20 to 51. The

By News Desk

/ 14 Apr 2026

Fish linked to outbreaks in Philippines and Vanuatu

Spanish scientists investigate outbreaks affecting children

Testing indicated high concentrations of biogenic amines

By Joe Whitworth

/ 10 Apr 2026

Spanish scientists investigate outbreaks affecting children

FSA reports improved results from imported product sampling

There has been a sharp decline in the number of positive samples found as part of a program targeting imported products, according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Results are

By Joe Whitworth

/ 8 Jan 2026

FSA reports improved results from imported product sampling

Fish group welcomes revised tuna rules

A group representing the fish sector in Europe has welcomed regulation on tuna frozen in brine. Europêche said the legislation recognizes the high sanitary and technological standards already applied by

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Nov 2025

Histamine sickens eight after eating tainted fish

Eight people have fallen sick in the Canary Islands after eating contaminated fish. The La Palma Health Department and the Canary Islands Health Service (SCS) reported that one person is

By News Desk

/ 28 Jul 2025

Histamine sickens eight after eating tainted fish

Norway shares results of seafood monitoring

Findings from three seafood monitoring programs in Norway have revealed some non-compliances but an overall positive picture. The Institute of Marine Research analyzed 43 samples of fish and fish

By Joe Whitworth

/ 21 Jul 2025

Norway shares results of seafood monitoring

Europe drafts revised tuna rules to tackle fraud

The European Commission has proposed a change to tuna freezing rules to clamp down on food fraud and the risk of consumers getting sick. Current rules require vessels to have

By Joe Whitworth

/ 29 Apr 2025

Europe drafts revised tuna rules to tackle fraud

Salmonella dominated Spanish outbreaks in 2023

Spain recorded a rise in outbreaks in 2023 compared to past years with 350 because of Salmonella, according to a recent report. In Spain, outbreaks must be reported to the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 17 Apr 2025

Salmonella dominated Spanish outbreaks in 2023

Inspection and sampling rates let down Canadian fish controls

The system of controls in Canada for fish sent to Europe has the potential to work well but an assessment has revealed a low frequency of sampling and inspections reduces

By Joe Whitworth

/ 19 Dec 2024

Inspection and sampling rates let down Canadian fish controls

FDA warns Vietnamese tuna processor over histamine safety violations

The Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction as part of its enforcement activities. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or

By News Desk

/ 25 Nov 2024

FDA warns Vietnamese tuna processor over histamine safety violations

Fish controls assessed in Spain and Saudi Arabia

The European Commission’s health and safety unit has published two reports looking at controls of fishery products in Spain and Saudi Arabia. An audit in Spain in February and

By News Desk

/ 6 Mar 2024

Fish controls assessed in Spain and Saudi Arabia

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histamine

EU histamine survey reveals training gaps

Fish linked to outbreaks in Philippines and Vanuatu

Spanish scientists investigate outbreaks affecting children

FSA reports improved results from imported product sampling

Fish group welcomes revised tuna rules

Histamine sickens eight after eating tainted fish

Norway shares results of seafood monitoring

Europe drafts revised tuna rules to tackle fraud

Salmonella dominated Spanish outbreaks in 2023

Inspection and sampling rates let down Canadian fish controls

FDA warns Vietnamese tuna processor over histamine safety violations

Fish controls assessed in Spain and Saudi Arabia

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