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Grouper

Moderate concern

Grouper is a high-protein fish but is classified by FDA as a 'good choice' fish — meaning consumers (especially pregnant women and children) should limit intake to one serving per week due to moderate mercury levels. Fish is a major food allergen.

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What it is

Saltwater fish of the subfamily Epinephelinae (e.g., Epinephelus spp., Mycteroperca spp.).

Edible fish; protein source.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Grouper is in the 'Good Choices' category - eat one serving a week."

"Grouper has a mean mercury concentration of 0.448 ppm."

FDA Mercury Levels in Commercial Fish — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Approved seafood; FDA advice limits consumption due to mercury; allergen labeling required

European Union — EFSA

Permitted seafood; mercury maximum levels under EU 2023/915

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