Raw Wild Salmon
Nutritious source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA). Raw consumption carries risk of parasites (Anisakis) and pathogens (Listeria); FDA recommends freezing-based parasite destruction prior to raw service.
What it is
Uncooked wild-caught salmon (Oncorhynchus or Salmo species).
Whole-food protein; sushi/sashimi; cooking ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- raw-fish parasites/pathogens
- fish allergen
- mercury (pregnancy)
What regulators actually say
"Some types of fish, including salmon, may contain parasites... Fish to be eaten raw or partially cooked must be frozen first."
"Salmon is in the 'Best Choices' category for fish low in mercury and recommended for pregnant women."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS food; raw-fish freezing requirements per FDA Food Code
European Union — EFSA
Authorized food; parasite controls under Reg (EC) 853/2004
Scan it before you buy it
Get Ube on iOS or Android — point at any barcode, see what's actually in there.
Get the app