Cod
Also listed as Atlantic Cod, Pacific Cod, and Cod Fillet.
Seafood
This is what the ingredient is.
Cod is a white fish sold as fillets or in fish sticks. Labels may say Atlantic cod or Pacific cod.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is baked, fried, and used in fish and chips and frozen breaded products.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA seafood rules and species labeling apply. Mislabeling of white fish species is a known trade issue.
Here is what research has found.
Pathogen or economic adulteration findings sometimes appear in fish product enforcement actions.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
People with fish allergy should avoid cod and check blended seafood products.
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 9/15/2026