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Freshwater Bream

Also known as: bream

Safe

A whole food providing protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Standard fish-safety considerations: thoroughly cook to internal 145°F; freshwater fish from contaminated waters can carry parasites and methylmercury.

Found in

5 products

What it is

Freshwater bream (commonly Abramis brama and similar Cyprinidae) — a freshwater fish consumed as food.

Whole-food protein source.

Why it's flagged

potential for methylmercury and PCB accumulation depending on water source
parasite risk if undercooked

What regulators actually say

"Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guidance — FDA's recommendations for safe processing and consumption of fish, including parasite and methylmercury controls."

FDA Guidance — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Conventional food fish; FDA Fish & Fishery Products Hazards & Controls guidance applies

European Union — EFSA

Authorized food

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