Pangas
Also known as: pangasius
Pangasius is a whole-food fish that is a fish allergen (FALCPA) and subject to FDA seafood inspection. Imported pangasius is regulated by FSIS catfish program (Siluriformes) since 2016, with documented residue and contaminant testing.
What it is
Pangas (pangasius) is a freshwater catfish (Pangasius hypophthalmus / P. bocourti) widely farmed in Southeast Asia and sold as a white-fleshed seafood.
Whole seafood protein; consumed as fish fillet.
Why it's flagged
- fish allergen
- imported product residue concerns
What regulators actually say
"Effective March 1, 2016, FSIS regulates fish in the order Siluriformes (catfish), including imported pangasius, basa, and tra products."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Seafood allergen subject to labeling; Siluriformes (catfish family including pangasius) are inspected by USDA FSIS.
European Union — EFSA
Standard fish; allergen labeling per Reg (EU) 1169/2011.
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