Sardine
Also known as: sardines, European pilchard
Sardines are a nutrient-dense whole food rich in omega-3s, vitamin D, B12, calcium, and selenium. Their primary safety consideration is allergenicity: fish is one of the nine major food allergens in the U.S.
What it is
Small oily fish (Sardina pilchardus and related species), typically consumed canned.
Protein source; provides omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, calcium (from edible bones).
Why it's flagged
- major food allergen - fish
What regulators actually say
"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) requiring labeling.
European Union — EFSA
Listed in EU Annex II of Regulation 1169/2011 as substance requiring declaration.
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