‘Do Not Consume’: Anchovy Fillets Recalled Across Canada Due to Histamine Risk

Authorities recalled Vicente Marino brand Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil across multiple provinces due to elevated histamine levels, which can trigger adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.

The company triggered the recall and officially announced it on July 4, 2025. Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and possibly other regions.

Product Details

• Brand: Vicente Marino
• Product: Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil
• Size: 80g / Drained weight: 42g
• UPC: 80268215
• Lot Number: 24171
• Expiry Date: 12/2025

The CFIA is currently investigating food safety concerns and working to remove all affected items from stores. It may issue additional recalls if it finds contamination in other batches or related products.

Health Concerns Over Histamine Exposure

Histamine is a naturally occurring chemical in the body, but high levels in food can cause histamine poisoning or trigger intolerance symptoms, especially in vulnerable individuals. Reactions reported include:

• Gastrointestinal: Bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
• Respiratory: Nasal congestion, sneezing, shortness of breath
• Skin: Hives, itching
• Neurological: Headaches, fatigue, sleep disturbances, anxiety
• Cardiovascular: Irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure
  

Anyone who has consumed the affected product and is experiencing symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

What Consumers Should Do

If you have the recalled anchovy fillets in your home:

• Do not consume, serve, or sell the product
  
• Return it to the store where it was purchased, or
  
• Safely dispose of it
  

The CFIA emphasizes the importance of reporting illness related to food products to help protect others and assist in ongoing investigations.

Have you ever checked a product’s recall status before eating it? Why or why not?

More…

• https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/do-not-consume-multi-province-recall-for-anchovy-fillets-over-histamine
• https://www.insauga.com/recall-food-recalled-across-canada-due-to-potential-health-risk
• https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/anchovy-fillets-recalled-across-canada-over-histamine-levels/article_6edf5346-85a3-4aff-bf30-f4da70b45c74.html