EU warns tuna processors over nitrite injections

The EU has issued a warning letter to tuna processors, reminding them that the use of nitrite injections to colour products is illegal.

The use of nitrites not only deceives customers regarding the tuna's colour, but also masks the amounts of histamines present in the product, it said. The products look fresh and of high quality, but in reality may contain high amounts of histamines, which can cause strong allergenic reactions.

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