Overview
- The recall was posted on January 3, 2026 by Bavarian food-safety authorities on the Lebensmittelwarnung portal.
- It covers Zarotti "Pasta di acciughe" anchovy paste with best-before 24 July 2026 and batch code LPH 024 24 07 2026 in 60 g packaging.
- Distribution affected retailers in Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia and Saxony-Anhalt.
- Elevated histamine can trigger headaches, nausea and a drop in blood pressure, and in some cases can cause poisoning.
- Consumers are advised not to eat the product and to return it to the point of sale, with returns accepted without a receipt and refunds offered.