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Grouper
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.
Found in
54 products
What it is
Saltwater fish of the subfamily Epinephelinae (e.g., Epinephelus spp., Mycteroperca spp.).
Edible fish; protein source.
Why it's flagged
- Moderate mercury content - limit consumption
- Fish allergen
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."
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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