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Lobster

Low concern

Lobster is a whole-food protein source (low fat, high in selenium, B12, and omega-3s). Its primary safety consideration is allergenicity: crustacean shellfish is one of the nine major food allergens in the U.S.

Found in

847 products

What it is

Edible marine crustacean (Homarus americanus and similar species).

Protein source; flavor and texture in seafood dishes.

Why it's flagged

major food allergen - crustacean shellfish

What regulators actually say

"The major food allergens identified by law are: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."

FDA — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Major food allergen (crustacean shellfish) requiring labeling.

European Union — EFSA

Listed in EU Annex II of Regulation 1169/2011 as substance requiring declaration.

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