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Histamine (Scombrotoxin)


Effects of On-Board and Dockside Handling on the Formation of Biogenic Amines in Mahimahi (Coryphaena hippurus), Skipjack Tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis), and Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) by W. F. Staruszkiewicz, et. al. (Abstract) - J. of Food Protection

Fish Considered to be Scombrotoxin-Forming Species (see Table 2) - US FDA

Histamine Test Kit Comparison - J. of Aquatic Food Product Technology

Ice Your Fish to Prevent Histamine - Scombrotoxin Prevention - Sea Grant

New Guidelines Prevent Excessive Histamine Production in Bluefish and Other Scombroid Fish* 2 p. - Viriginia Tech

Performance of Histamine Test Kits for Applications to Seafood by W. F. Staruszkiewicz and P. L. Rogers  Word   WordPerfect - US FDA
Prevent Histamine Poisoning in Your Fish!* - LSU

Scombroid Poisoning, an Advisory Note - US FDA
Scombrotoxin, Bad Bug Book - US FDA
Scombrotoxin (Histamine) Formation - UC Davis
Scombrotoxin (Histamine) Formation (A Chemical Hazard) - US FDA

Understanding and Controlling Histamine Formation in Troll-Caught Albacore Tuna: A Review and Update of Preliminary Findings from the 1994 Season* 4 p. - Oregon State U.


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