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Sardine Fillets

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Sardines are a whole food rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, calcium, and selenium. FDA/EPA list them in the 'Best Choices' category for fish consumption with low mercury.

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What it is

Fillets of small oily fish in the genera Sardina/Sardinella, typically canned or fresh.

Whole-food protein source consumed canned, grilled, or in pasta dishes.

Why it's flagged

fish allergen
purines (relevant for gout-prone individuals)
sodium in canned forms

What regulators actually say

"Sardine is listed in the 'Best Choices' category of the FDA/EPA Advice About Eating Fish."

FDA Advice About Eating Fish — fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Whole food fish; FDA/EPA categorize sardines as a 'Best Choice' for low-mercury seafood.

European Union — EFSA

Whole food fish; subject to seafood safety regulations.

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