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Goose Liver
Goose Liver
Moderate concern
Goose liver is extremely high in vitamin A, copper, and saturated fat. Excess vitamin A intake can cause toxicity, particularly important in pregnancy.
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3 products
What it is
Liver from geese, used in cuisine and the basis for foie gras when from force-fed birds.
Cooked as pâté, terrine, or whole; provides rich flavor.
Why it's flagged
- very high vitamin A (hypervitaminosis A risk)
- high cholesterol/saturated fat
- purines (gout)
What regulators actually say
"Acute hypervitaminosis A from a single large dose can cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and increased intracranial pressure. Chronic intakes... can cause alopecia, ataxia, bone and muscle pain... liver damage, hemorrhage, coma, and death."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted edible offal regulated by USDA-FSIS
European Union — EFSA
Permitted edible offal
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