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Humboldt Squid

Also known as: Giant Squid, Chuka Ika, Dosidicus Gigas

Low concern

A nutritious lean protein source. Cephalopods are listed as molluscan shellfish allergen in the EU; not specifically listed as a major US allergen but cross-reactivity exists.

Found in

11 products

What it is

Dosidicus gigas, a large jumbo squid found in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Whole-food cephalopod; cooked as squid steaks, rings, or dried.

Why it's flagged

Mollusk allergy
Possible cadmium accumulation in viscera
Foodborne illness if undercooked

What regulators actually say

"Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guidance covers... cephalopods including squid and their hazards."

FDA - Fish and Fishery Products Hazards Guidance — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Subject to seafood HACCP under 21 CFR 123

European Union — EFSA

Mollusks (including squid) are a labeled allergen under EU 1169/2011

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