Histamine in Fishery: A Five-Year Survey in Northern Italy

Histamine in Fishery: A Five-Year Survey in Northern Italy

Histamine is a biogenic amine and an indicator of fishery product freshness and hygienic quality. The European Regulation EC 2073/2005 sets the standards for fish sample collection and establishes quantitative levels of histamine in fishery products to ensure consumer health and safety. This retrosp...

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Main Authors: Sara Morello, Samantha Lupi, Elisa Barcucci, Sandra Fragassi, Elena Torres, Davide Dosio, Chiara Marchese, Tabata Bezzo Llufrio, Marilena Gili, Daniela Manila Bianchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
histamine
foodborne outbreak investigation/foodborne disease
food safety
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/16/11/456
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Summary:Histamine is a biogenic amine and an indicator of fishery product freshness and hygienic quality. The European Regulation EC 2073/2005 sets the standards for fish sample collection and establishes quantitative levels of histamine in fishery products to ensure consumer health and safety. This retrospective study presents data on histamine monitoring in fish and fishery products collected in northern Italy between 2018 and 2022. A total of 138 samples were analysed via enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and then confirmed by high-performance liquid chromatography with diode-array detection (HPLC-DAD). Four samples found positive contained histamine levels above the legal limit. Monitoring via ELISA and HPLC-DAD can efficiently detect histamine in fish and fishery products and protect consumers’ health.
ISSN:2072-6651

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