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Raw European Seabass

Low concern

European seabass is a lean white fish. When consumed raw, FDA requires prior freezing per parasite-destruction guidance (21 CFR 123, FDA Fish & Fishery Products Hazards Guide).

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What it is

European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) consumed raw (e.g., carpaccio, sashimi, ceviche).

Whole-food fish.

Why it's flagged

Raw fish carries parasite risk if not properly frozen
Pregnancy/immunocompromised caution for raw fish

What regulators actually say

"Fish that are intended for raw consumption must be frozen and stored at specified time/temperature combinations to kill parasites (e.g., -20°C for 7 days)."

FDA Fish & Fishery Products Hazards & Controls Guide — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food; raw consumption requires HACCP parasite controls (21 CFR Part 123)

European Union — EFSA

Whole food

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