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Atlantic Salmon

Also known as: salmo salar salmon

Safe

Atlantic salmon is on the FDA/EPA 'Best Choices' fish list for pregnant women and children due to low mercury and high omega-3 content. Fish is a major food allergen requiring declaration.

Found in

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What it is

Edible saltwater fish (Salmo salar), most commonly farm-raised.

Whole-food protein source rich in long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA).

Why it's flagged

fish allergen (FALCPA)
trace environmental contaminants in farmed fish

What regulators actually say

"Best Choices have the lowest levels of mercury... Salmon is among the Best Choices."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Approved as food; FDA/EPA 'Best Choices' for sensitive populations.

European Union — EFSA

Permitted whole food; fish is a declared allergen under EU Regulation 1169/2011.

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