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Pacific Cod
Pacific Cod
Low concern
Pacific cod is a lean whitefish, low in mercury per FDA/EPA advice. Fish is a major allergen and must be declared.
Found in
70 products
What it is
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), a marine whitefish.
Source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids; eaten as a whole-food fish.
Why it's flagged
- fish allergen — must be declared
- trace methylmercury
What regulators actually say
"Cod is in the 'Best Choices' category for low-mercury fish suitable for pregnant women and children."
"Fish, cod, Pacific, raw — nutrient profile data."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; fish is one of the 9 major allergens under FALCPA.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; fish on Annex II of Reg 1169/2011.
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