Warning against consuming this brand of canned sardines – New Algeria

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The Algerian Consumer Defense Organization warned “protect you” Citizens who consume canned sardines labeled “Al-Manar” because the portion 337/25 contains a substance that poses a threat to their health.

It came in Organization statement “Within the framework of its duties to protect the consumer and follow up on the safety of food products traded in the markets, and based on the statement issued by the Directorate of Marine Fishing and Aquaculture of the state of El Tarf, and also based on the official notice published on the French government platform Rappel Conso, regarding the withdrawal of a batch of canned sardine product belonging to the Tunisian brand Al-Manar from the French market due to the percentage of histamine exceeding the permissible health limits, the organization informs citizens that the batch in question, according to the French source, is No.: 337/25, with an expiration date of December 2nd. 2030 and product type: Sardines with olive oil 125g.

The organization stated that histamine is a substance that may be formed as a result of bacterial decomposition of fish during poor preservation or failure to respect cold chain conditions. It is not affected by the cooking or canning process, and consuming a product containing high levels of it may lead to the appearance of symptoms within minutes to hours.

Symptoms include facial redness and a feeling of heat, itching or skin rash, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and in rare cases shortness of breath or low blood pressure – according to her.

She said goodbye The organization, all citizens of the state Al-Tarf In particular, Algerians in general should check the batch number and expiration date before consumption, and refrain from consuming any can bearing the batch number mentioned above.

If the above-mentioned symptoms appear after consumption, go immediately to the nearest emergency department and keep the package.

The organization also called on merchants and economic operators to exercise a spirit of responsibility and ensure that the products offered conform to health standards, and to coordinate with the relevant control departments when necessary.

The organization confirmed that this statement falls within the framework of prevention and awareness-raising, based on available official data, until any clarifications or additional decisions are issued by the competent national regulatory authorities.

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