Anchovies
Also listed as Anchovy Fillets, Canned Anchovies, and Anchovy Paste.
Seafood
This is what the ingredient is.
Anchovies are small salty fish sold canned or as paste. Labels may say anchovies or anchovy fillets.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
They flavor Caesar dressing, pizza, pasta sauces, and tapenades.
Here is what food agencies say.
Canned anchovies follow FDA seafood rules; fish allergen labeling is required.
Here is what research has found.
Histamine and can integrity controls apply to cured anchovy products.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains fish. Very high in sodium. Refrigerate after opening if the label directs.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/17/2026