Frog Legs
Lean white-meat protein. Imported frog legs have been a documented vehicle of Salmonella contamination, prompting FDA import alerts.
What it is
Edible hindlegs of frogs (typically Rana species), traditional culinary ingredient in French and Asian cuisines.
Protein source/specialty meat.
Why it's flagged
- historical Salmonella contamination in imports
- wild-harvest sustainability concerns for some species
What regulators actually say
"FDA's Seafood HACCP regulation (21 CFR Part 123) applies to processors of fish and fishery products, which includes frogs and other edible aquatic animals."
"Reptiles and amphibians, including frogs, can carry Salmonella; outbreaks have been linked to contaminated frog products."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Regulated as fishery/aquatic animal product under FDA Seafood HACCP (21 CFR 123); FDA import alerts for Salmonella have applied to certain shipments.
European Union — EFSA
Permitted food; subject to EU food hygiene rules under Regulation 853/2004.
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