Rockfish
Rockfish is a whole-food fish with high-quality protein and omega-3s. It is on the FDA/EPA list of 'Good Choices' for mercury (categorized as moderate-mercury); pregnant individuals and young children are advised to follow the FDA/EPA fish-consumption advisories.
What it is
Marine fish in the genus Sebastes (Pacific rockfish/rockcod) and a colloquial term for several other species.
Whole-food protein.
Why it's flagged
- fish allergen
- moderate methylmercury content (consumption-pattern dependent)
What regulators actually say
"FDA/EPA categorizes rockfish among 'Good Choices' fish in the consumption advisory chart."
"Fish is among the nine major food allergens identified under FALCPA."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole-food fish; fish a major declared allergen under FALCPA; mercury advisories apply.
European Union — EFSA
Whole-food fish; EU mercury max levels apply.
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