Health Canada has issued a food recall for Vicente Marino brand Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil due to elevated levels of histamine, which can pose serious health risks to consumers. The product has been distributed across multiple provinces in Canada.

Product Details:

• Brand: Vicente Marino

• Product: Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil

• Size: 80 g / 42 g

• UPC: 80268215

• Lot Code: Lot#24171

• Expiry: 12/2025

• Issue: Chemical hazard – high levels of histamine

Distribution:
The recalled product was sold in:

1. Alberta
2. British Columbia
3. Nova Scotia
4. Ontario
5. Quebec
6. Saskatchewan
7. Possibly other provinces and territories

Health Risk Information:
Histamine is a chemical that can develop in fish products when they are not properly stored at the right temperatures. High levels of histamine can lead to scombroid poisoning, a foodborne illness that mimics allergic reactions.

Symptoms may include:

• Flushed skin
• Headache
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal cramps
• Diarrhea
• A burning or tingling sensation in the mouth

Symptoms usually appear within minutes to a few hours after eating the contaminated product. While most people recover without medical treatment, some cases may require medical attention—especially in individuals with underlying health conditions or those who consume large amounts.

What Consumers Should Do:

1. Do not consume, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled product.
2. Check if you have the affected lot at home.
3. Throw the product away or return it to the point of purchase.
4. If you believe you have fallen ill after consuming the product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Source:https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/vicente-marino-brand-anchovy-fillets-olive-oil-recalled-due-histamine