Anyone who has a jar of Coop brand Anchovy fillets in oil in their pantry would do well to check the lid before opening it. On September 22, 2026, the Ministry of Health issued the recall notice (published on September 24) for a batch of the product, which the chain has already removed from the shelves as a precaution.
The recalled product
These are Coop anchovy fillets in oil in a 150 gram glass jar (EAN code 8001120664822), marketed by Coop Italia SC and produced by Zarotti Spa in the Albanian factory with identification mark AL 28 PP. The lot to look for is L VS157, with a minimum shelf life of 6/12/2027.
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Both data are printed on the lid. The chain specifies that the measure affects only some of its stores.
Because he was recalled
The warning indicates the possible presence of histamine as the reason. In fish this substance accumulates when the cold chain is broken, or if storage is not correct. When the concentration is high it can cause the so-called scombroid syndrome, with symptoms similar to those of a food allergy, such as redness of the skin, gastrointestinal disorders, drop in blood pressure, tachycardia and migraine. The complaints can appear even a few minutes after the meal, they are usually mild and pass within 24 hours.
What to do if you bought it
Coop asks you not to consume the product and return it to the point of sale, where it will be refunded. For any doubts, the toll-free number 800 805580 is active.
