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Fish
Low concern
Fish is a nutrient-dense whole food and an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. It is, however, one of the nine major food allergens recognized under FALCPA, and species must be declared on US labels.
Found in
926 products
What it is
Edible finfish (e.g., cod, salmon, tuna) used as food.
Whole-food protein source.
Why it's flagged
- major food allergen (FALCPA)
- potential methylmercury exposure depending on species
What regulators actually say
"The law requires that the species of fish (for example, bass, flounder, cod) be declared."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted; species must be declared per FALCPA
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; fish listed in Annex II of EU Regulation 1169/2011
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