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Pink Salmon

Low concern

Pink salmon is a low-mercury wild fish providing high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA), and vitamin D. FDA/EPA list salmon as a 'Best Choice' for fish consumption.

Found in
455 products

What it is

Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, the smallest and most abundant Pacific salmon species.

Whole-food fish protein.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Best Choices: Eat 2 to 3 servings a week. Includes salmon, including pink salmon."

FDA/EPA Advice About Eating Fish — fda.gov

"Fish, salmon, pink, raw - good source of protein, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acids."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; FDA/EPA Best Choices fish; FALCPA fish allergen labeling

European Union — EFSA

Whole food; allergen labeling under EU Regulation 1169/2011

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