Lobster
Also listed as Lobster Meat, Lobster Tail, and Fresh Lobster.
Seafood
This is what the ingredient is.
Lobster is a crustacean sold live, as tails, or as picked meat. Labels may say lobster or lobster meat.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is boiled, steamed, grilled, and used in rolls and bisques.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA seafood HACCP rules apply. Crustacean shellfish is a major allergen that must be declared.
Here is what research has found.
Vibrio, Listeria, and allergen mislabeling have driven crustacean seafood recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Lobster is a major allergen. Keep cold and cook thoroughly unless sushi-grade guidance applies.
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