First published 10/9/2026, 11:52:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 11:52:15 PM UTC

histamine in frozen tuna from Spain // istamina in tonno congelato dalla Spagna — Italy

An Italian notification flags suspected histamine in thawed, marinated yellowfin tuna loin with added water, originating from Spain. The product was described as presumably no longer on the market.

Illustrative image: UEFA Euro 2012 — Grzegorz Jereczek from Gdańsk, Poland/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

Why it matters

The notification classifies the suspected hazard as serious and identifies Italy as the affected distribution country.

Location

Categories: public-health

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 5/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 4/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 2/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 3/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourcehistamine in frozen tuna from Spain // istamina in tonno congelato dalla Spagna — ItalySource: European Commission RASFF, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted by Planet Briefing. Usage terms

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