Resumen
This work offers an overview of the quality of fresh fish and fish products consumed in Puglia and Basilicata regions (south part of Italy), analyzing their histamine content. Indeed, the recent Italian reports released by the Italian Ministry of Health, concerning the official food control activities, indicated the biogenic amines (mainly histamine) as the analyte class with the highest percentage of non-compliant samples, among chemical contaminants. The histamine concentrations detected were elaborated for each type of seafood analyzed, obtaining useful information on the overall quality of fish products. The exposure assessment was also developed. This elaboration gave useful parameters also for other scientists who wish to carry out more extensive risk assessment studies.