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Snapper
Low concern
Snapper is a lean source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and selenium. FDA/EPA classify red snapper as a 'good choice' fish (eat 1 serving per week) due to moderate methylmercury levels.
Found in
78 products
What it is
Marine fish in the family Lutjanidae (e.g., red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus); a lean white-fleshed seafood.
Edible fish; protein source.
Why it's flagged
- moderate mercury levels (FDA 'good choice' tier)
- fish allergen
- potential ciguatera in tropical regions
- frequent species substitution (mislabeling)
What regulators actually say
"Snapper appears in the 'Good Choices — Eat 1 serving a week' category of the FDA/EPA advice about eating fish."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Seafood under FDA Food Code; mercury advisory category 'good choices.'
European Union — EFSA
Conventional food; mercury limits set under Regulation (EC) 1881/2006.
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