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Atlantic Herring Fillet

Also known as: Atlantic herring fillets

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Atlantic herring is a Best Choice fish per FDA/EPA guidance, low in mercury and high in omega-3 EPA/DHA. Salted/pickled versions can be high in sodium.

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What it is

Fillet of Clupea harengus, an oily small fish from the North Atlantic.

Edible fish; eaten fresh, smoked, salted, pickled, or as roe (matjes/kippers/rollmops).

Why it's flagged

fish allergen
high sodium when salted/pickled

What regulators actually say

"Herring is included in the 'Best Choices' category, lowest in mercury — 2 to 3 servings per week is recommended."

FDA/EPA — Advice About Eating Fish — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food fish; FDA/EPA Best Choice listing.

European Union — EFSA

Recognized fishery product under EU Regulation 853/2004.

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