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Histamine formation is greatest at temperatures

  • A.below 0 degrees Celsius
  • B.near 5 degrees Celsius
  • C.above 100 degrees Celsius
  • D.near 32.2 degrees Celsius

Answer: D

Correct answer: near 32.2 degrees Celsius

Histamine formation is fastest at ambient tropical temperatures, around 32 degrees, where the decarboxylase-producing bacteria multiply most rapidly. A tuna left on a warm deck for a few hours can become hazardous, which is why chilling immediately on capture is the single most important control.

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