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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.

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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

What regulators actually say

"Cod is in the 'Best Choices' category for low-mercury fish suitable for pregnant women and children."

FDA — Advice About Eating Fish — fda.gov

"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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