FDA Recalls IASA Anchovy Extract Due to High Histamine Levels
Manicaretti Inc is recalling IASA Colatura di Alici di Cetara anchovy extract due to high histamine levels reported by Italy.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves high histamine levels, which is a risk-of-harm condition where injury has not yet been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Manicaretti Inc is recalling specific lots of IASA Colatura di Alici di Cetara Anchovy Extract in 100 ml and 250 ml sizes. The recall was initiated after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration received a Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed notification from Italy indicating high histamine levels in the imported product.
The affected product is produced by ISA srl Pellezzano (SA) in Italy and contains anchovies, salt, and water. The recall covers 811 cases of the 100 ml size and 101 cases of the 250 ml size. Specific lot and expiration dates are listed in the structured product information, including lots from 2015 through 2017.
The product was distributed in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot numbers and stop using the product if it matches the recalled items.
The recalled product
- Product
- IASA COLATURA DI ALICI DI CETARA ANCHOVY EXTRACT; 100 ml and 250 ml sizes; UPC 100 ml - 7 93232 54200 3; UPC 250 ml - 7 93232 54203 4 Ingredients: Anchovies, Salt, Water. Product of Italy. Produced by ISA srl Pellezzano (SA)
- Manufacturer
- Manicaretti Inc
- Category
- Food — Seafood / Condiments
- Hazard
Distribution
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