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Blue Whiting

Also known as: Micromesistius poutassou

Low concern

Blue whiting is a low-mercury whitefish suitable for regular consumption per FDA/EPA mercury advisory. Fish is a major declared allergen under FALCPA.

Found in

8 products

What it is

Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) is a small marine fish in the cod family, used for human consumption and fishmeal.

Whole food; consumed as fish fillet, used in surimi and fish products.

Why it's flagged

fish allergen
potential parasite/bacterial risk if undercooked

What regulators actually say

"Eat 2 to 3 servings of a variety of fish each week from the 'Best Choices' list."

FDA - Advice About Eating Fish — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; fish is a major allergen under FALCPA.

European Union — EFSA

Fish is a labeled allergen under EU 1169/2011.

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