the struggles and the dangers

There is a new product that Italian consumers need to pay attention to. This is a specific batch of anchovy fillets in oil spread out which are sold in supermarkets Esselunga with the brand of the large-scale retail trade company. At the base of this recallreleased by the Italian Ministry of Health, there is the alleged presence within it of histamine beyond the legal limits. There is various information and references that consumers can take into consideration to verify whether the recalled product has been purchased and is in their pantry.

Recalled anchovy fillets, the lots

The product covered by the new one recall of the Ministry of Health, upon proposal of the Esselunga supermarket chain, is a specific batch of anchovy fillets in oil spread out sold right to Esselunga brand. To recognize the product, the ministry’s notice states that the anchovy fillets in question are sold in 150 gram jars and that the lot affected by the recall corresponds to LTC204. As for the Tmci.e. the last shelf life, in the product subject to the recall is set at January 22, 2026.

The production plant

In addition to the lot, the TMC and the brand, to allow consumers to more easily identify the anchovy fillets recalled from the market, the notice provides specifications regarding themanufacturing company. It’s about the Poseidon SH.PK who processed the anchovy fillets for Esselunga Spa. Lo manufacturing plantindicated on the package, is located in Shenjin, Alessio, Albania. The identification mark corresponds to TO 28 PP.

What should anyone who bought anchovy fillets do?

When, following a check oriented by the characteristics previously described, a consumer realizes that he has purchased the recalled product of the Ministry of Health is invited, first of all, not to consume it. As reported by the ministry, in fact, the presence of histamine beyond the legal limits is possible in anchovy fillets. Eating the food could therefore lead to risks for the health of the consumer.

Anyone who has purchased the product recalled by the Ministry of Health can, however, ask for it back refund of sums expenses or the change. In this case it is necessary to go to the point of purchase with a valid receipt or invoice and report your condition to the cash desk.

Always up to date on food recalls with an app

The Ministry of Health constantly monitors the foods that can be purchased by consumers in Italian supermarkets on a daily basis. The purpose of this activity is to guarantee the safety of citizens in relation to what they eat or drink, although it can sometimes be difficult to get notice of a recall to as many consumers as possible.

To overcome this problem, the Italian Product Recalls app was recently launched by the ministry which, with a notifications in real time, it allows citizens to always be informed about the potential danger of a food. The application is compatible with iOS and Android operating systems and can be downloaded from dedicated stores.