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Tilapia Fillet
Tilapia Fillet
Low concern
Tilapia is on FDA/EPA's 'Best Choices' list - low mercury and low contaminant burden. It is one of the major fish allergens under FALCPA.
Found in
61 products
What it is
Boneless side cut from tilapia (Oreochromis spp.); a low-fat freshwater farmed fish.
Whole-food protein source.
Why it's flagged
- fish allergen
- lower omega-3 content vs oily fish
- aquaculture antibiotic-residue concerns in some imports
What regulators actually say
"Tilapia is in the 'Best Choices' category - eat 2 to 3 servings a week."
"Finned fish (such as bass, flounder, and cod) are major food allergens under FALCPA."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
FDA/EPA 'Best Choices'; finned fish major allergen (FALCPA).
European Union — EFSA
Permitted; veterinary medicinal residue limits per Regulation (EU) 37/2010.
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