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American Lobster

Also known as: Homarus americanus

Safe

Lobster is a nutritious whole food rich in protein and minerals. Major shellfish allergen; may contain mercury and other contaminants at low levels typical of crustaceans.

Found in

4 products

What it is

American lobster (Homarus americanus), a marine crustacean.

Source of high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals.

Why it's flagged

shellfish allergen
high cholesterol
mercury (low)
sodium when prepared

What regulators actually say

"Crustacean shellfish (such as crab, lobster, shrimp) is one of the nine major food allergens identified by FALCPA."

FDA Food Allergies — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

FDA major allergen requiring labeling

European Union — EFSA

Listed as major allergen requiring declaration

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