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Salmon
Low concern
Salmon is a nutrient-dense whole food rich in EPA/DHA omega-3s, high-quality protein, vitamin D, and B12. Its primary safety considerations are allergenicity (fish is a major U.S.
Found in
800 products
What it is
Edible fish in genera Salmo and Oncorhynchus.
Protein source; major dietary source of EPA/DHA omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.
Why it's flagged
- major food allergen - fish
What regulators actually say
"Salmon... 'Best Choices' [for fish lower in mercury]."
"The major food allergens identified by law are: milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Major food allergen (fish); regulated under FDA Seafood HACCP.
European Union — EFSA
Listed in EU Annex II of Regulation 1169/2011 as substance requiring declaration.
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