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Duck Liver
Duck Liver
Moderate concern
Duck liver is a whole food but is exceptionally high in vitamin A (preformed retinol). Excess preformed vitamin A is teratogenic; pregnant women are advised to limit liver intake.
Found in
22 products
What it is
Liver of duck (Anas platyrhynchos); used in pates, terrines, and gourmet preparations including foie gras.
Whole-food meat ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- Very high preformed vitamin A (teratogenic in pregnancy)
- High cholesterol
What regulators actually say
"High intakes of preformed vitamin A (but not beta-carotene) during pregnancy are known to cause birth defects."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; meat regulated by USDA FSIS
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; EFSA Tolerable Upper Intake Level for vitamin A 3000 micrograms RE/day for adults
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