FDA Seafood List Updates for 2024
The following table(s) identify the modifications made to The Seafood List (fda.gov) in 2024.
- The “Requirements” (R) column has been created to move the diamond (♦) [formerly the asterisk (*)] and dagger (†) from the Acceptable Market and Common Names to their own column.
- The diamond (♦) [formerly the asterisk (*)] symbol identifies the Acceptable Market Name(s) that must be used for that fish since it has been established by a law, rule, or regulation. A link to the specific law, rule, or regulation is provided on the Detail Page for that species in the Seafood List.
- The (†) dagger symbol identifies the Common Name(s) prohibited by a law, rule or regulation. A link to the specific law, rule, or regulation is provided on the Detail Page for that species in the Seafood List.
- Consult The Seafood List (fda.gov) and the Guidance for Industry: The Seafood List FDA’s Guide to Determine Acceptable Seafood Names | FDA for additional information.
- Type: V=vertebrate; I=Invertebrate; I(C)=Invertebrate (Crustacean)
NOTE: Historically FDA (we) has used the diamond (♦) [formerly the asterisk (*)] and dagger (†) symbols to denote specific names identified in laws, rules, or regulations, that can only be used on certain fish and those that are prohibited from use; however, we have also used the symbols to draw attention to names so industry does not utilize that name or a variation thereof for naming other fish species.
| Type | Description of Modification | R | Scientific Name | Acceptable Market Name(s) | Common Name(s) | Regulation or Law |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language/instructions have been updated on the Main page to clarify changes to the content and appearance. | ||||||
| Requirement (R) column has been added to the Main page. All listings with a diamond (♦) [formerly an asterick (*)] or dagger (†) have been moved to the "R" column as of this update. (For ease of use the individual fish have not been listed in this spreadsheet.) | ||||||
| Addition of scientifically approved fish photographs have been added to the Display page. As photos are obtained they will be added as deemed appropriate. | ||||||
| The pipe (|) will be used to delinate between names of fish in the Acceptable Market Name, Common Name and Vernacular Name columns moving forward. Listings will reflect this change as they are updated. | ||||||
| I | Nomenclature change from Chlamys to Zygochlamys. Addition of Common Name |
Zygochlamys patagonica | Scallop | Patagonian Scallop | ||
| I | Added Common Name | Venerupis aspera | Clam, Littleneck | Venus Carpet Shell | ||
| V | Added Common Name. Added Vernacular Names. |
Trichiurus lepturus | Cutlassfish | Atlantic Cutlassfish | Largehead Hairtail | ||
| I | Nomenclature change from Arca to Tegillarca | Tegillarca granosa | Cockle | Blood Cockle | ||
| I | Addition of common name and vernacular name | Tagelus dombeii | Clam, Razor | Jackknife Clam | Hard Razor Clam | ||
| I | Corrected spelling of Tunicate Added Common Name Added Vernacular Names |
Styela plicata | Sea Squirt | Tunicate | Pleated Sea Squirt | ||
| I | Corrected spelling of Tunicate Added Common Name Added Vernacular Names |
Styela clava | Sea Squirt | Tunicate | Clubbed Tunicate | ||
| I(C) | New Listing | Solenocera spp. | Shrimp | |||
| V | Scientific name change from Alectis indicus. Acceptable market name was corrected. |
Scyris indica | Jack | Trevally | Indian Threadfish | Diamond Trevally | ||
| V | Addition of Hazards | Saurida tumbil | Lizardfish | Greater Lizardfish | ||
| V | Added appropriate Type. Added ITIS number. Added Vernacular Names |
Sardinella lemurus | Sardine | Bali Sardinella | ||
| V | Spelling correction to the Common Name Added ITIS number. |
Pseudapocryptes elongatus | Goby | Pointed-Tailed Goby | ||
| I | Removed from the Seafood List. No longer a valid scientific name |
Protothaca staminea | Clam, Littleneck | Pacific Littleneck Clam | ||
| I(C) | Added Common Name. | Portunus segnis | Crab, Swimming | Flower Sand Crab | ||
| I(C) | Added Common Name. | Portunus reticulatus | Crab, Swimming | Reticulate Swimming Crab | ||
| I(C) | Nomenclature change from Farfantepenaeus to Penaeus. | Penaeus subtilis | Shrimp | Brown Shrimp | Southern Brown Shrimp | ||
| I(C) | Nomenclature change from Farfantepenaeus to Penaeus. Addition of Common Name |
Penaeus duorarum | Shrimp | Pink Shrimp | Northern Pink Shrimp | ||
| I(C) | Nomenclature change from Farfantepenaeus to Penaeus. Addition of Common Name |
Penaeus brasiliensis | Shrimp | Pinkspotted Shrimp | Redspotted Shrimp | ||
| I(C) | Nomenclature change from Farfantepenaeus to Penaeus. Addition of Common Name |
Penaeus aztecus | Shrimp | Brown Shrimp | Northern Brown Shrimp | ||
| I | Acceptable Market Name was added. Common Name left intentionally blank since there is no species listed |
Panopea spp. | Clam, Geoduck | |||
| I | New Listing | Panopea globosa | Clam, Geoduck | Mexican Geoduck | ||
| I | Removed from the SFL. The fish is considered a fossil. | Panopea abrupta | Clam, Geoduck | Elephant Trunk Clam | Giant Clam | ||
| I(C) | Addition of Common Name: Spot Prawn | Pandalus platyceros | Shrimp | Spot Shrimp | Spot Prawn | ||
| I(C) | Standardize the term Crayfish | Crawfish | Pacifastacus spp. | Crayfish | Crawfish | |||
| I(C) | Corrected Type column Standardize the term Crayfish | Crawfish |
Pacifastacus leniusculus | Crayfish | Crawfish | Signal Crayfish | ||
| V | New listing | Odontesthes argentinensis | Silverside | Argentine Silverside | ||
| V | Addition of Common Names | Notopterus notopterus | Featherback | Grey Featherback | Bronze Featherback | Asiatic Knifefish | ||
| I(C) | Nomenclature change from Portunus puber to Necora puber. | Necora Puber | Crab, Swimming | Velvet Swimming Crab | Velvet Swimcrab | ||
| V | Acceptable Market Name was added Common Name was changed |
Mylocheilus caurinus | Peamouth | Peamouth Chub | ||
| I | Common Name was added | Mulinia edulis | Surfclam | Chilean Clam | ||
| V | Addition of note to listing of nomenclature change from Patinopecten yessoensis to Mizuhopecten yessoensis Addition of hazards |
Mizuhopecten yessoensis | Scallop | Common Japanese Scallop | ||
| I(C) | Add Common Name to Listing | Metacarcinus edwardsii | Crab, Rock | Mola Rock Crab | ||
| I | New Listing | Mesodesma donacium | Surfclam | Macha Clam | ||
| V | Addition of Cape Hake to the AMN | Merluccius paradoxus | Whiting | Cape Hake | Deep-Water Cape Hake | ||
| V | Addition of Cape Hake to the AMN | Merluccius capensis | Whiting | Cape Hake | Shallow-Water Cape Hake | ||
| V | New Listing | Mauremys reevesii | Turtle | Chinese Pond Turle | ||
| I | Nomenclature change: Genus changed from Crassostrea to Magallana | Magallana sikamea | Oyster | Kumamoto Oyster | ||
| I | New Listing | Magallana hongkongensis | Oyster | Hong Kong Oyster | ||
| I | Nomenclature change: Genus changed from Crassostrea to Magallana | ♦ | Magallana gigas | Oyster | Pacific Oyster | 21 CFR 161.130 |
| I | Scientific name modification Modification to Common Name. Original Common Name listing incorrect |
Loligo reynaudii | Squid | Calamari | Cape Hope | ||
| V | Updated listing. Moved Lake Victoria Perch from Acceptable Market Name to the Common Name. Removed Nile Perch from the Common Name |
Lates niloticus | Perch, Nile | Lake Victoria Perch | ||
| V | Created Acceptable Market Name for the listing. Removed Common Name from Listing |
Lactarius lactarius | Trevally, False | Whitefish | Milkfish | ||
| I(C) | Nomenclature change from Portunus tuberculousus to Incultus tuberculosus. | Incultus tuberculosus | Crab, Swimming | Blood-Spot Swimming Crab | ||
| V | Added the link to the law | † | Gadus chalcogrammus | Pollock | Walleye Pollock | H.R. 2029 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Omnibus Bill) |
| V | Standardize the term Sea Bass as 2 words | Dicentrarchus punctatus | Sea Bass | Spotted Sea Bass | ||
| V | Addition of common name. Standardize the term Sea Bass as 2 words. |
Dicentrarchus labrax | Sea Bass | European Sea Bass | Branzino | ||
| V | Addition of Common Name | Diagramma labiosum | Grunt | Sweetlips | Slatey Bream | ||
| V | Addition of CN to the listing | Cynoscion acoupa | Weakfish | Gray Seatrout | Acoupa Weakfish | ||
| V | Update listing to include Type. Addition of hazards. Addition of note for endangered and threatened species. |
Crocodylus spp. | Crocodile | |||
| I | Removed from the SFL. Not a valid fish reference |
Crassostrea gigas kumamoto | Oyster | Kumamoto Oyster | ||
| V | New listing | Chrysochir aureus | Corvina | Croaker | Golden Corvina | Reeve's Croaker | ||
| V | Updated listing to add Type and TSN number | Chlorurus perspicillatus | Parrotfish | Spectacled Parrotfish | ||
| V | Addition of Common Name | Chlorophthalmus albatrossis | Greeneye | Big Eyed Greeney | ||
| V | Modification to Acceptable Market Name Modification to Common Name |
Chitala chitala | Featherback | Knifefish | Clown Featherback | ||
| V | Addition of Common Name to Listing | Channa striata | Channa | Snakehead | Chevron Snakehead | Striped Snakehead | ||
| V | Updated to listing for consistency | Channa micropeltes | Channa | Snakehead | Giant Snakehead | Red Snakehead | ||
| I | New Listing | Callistoctopus ornatus | Octopus | White-Striped Octopus | Ornate Octopus | ||
| I(C) | Correction of CN from Bigfisted Swim Crab to Bigfisted Swimming Crab Addition of hazards |
Callinectes amnicola | Crab, Swimming | Bigfisted Swimming Crab | ||
| V | Addition of Common Name | † | Bagarius yarrelli | Goonch | Giant Devil Catfish | FD&C 403(t) |
| V | Addition of Acceptable Market Name | † | Bagarius spp. | Goonch | FD&C 403(t) | |
| V | Added link to the law. Updated the Acceptable Market Names and Common Names |
† | Bagarius bagarius | Goonch | Ayres | Dwarf Goonch | FD&C 403(t) |
| I | Added Common Name Standardized the term Penshell as one word. |
Atrina pectinata | Penshell | Comb Penshell | ||
| I | New Listing | Atrina maura | Penshell | Maura Penshell | ||
| I | Nomenclature change from Octopus to Amphioctopus; Addition of Common Name |
Amphioctopus membranaceus | Octopus | Webfoot Octopus | ||
| V | Modification to Acceptable Market Name Modification to Common Name |
Acanthocybium solandri | Mackerel | Wahoo | ||
| V | Modification to Acceptable Market Name Modification to Common Name Addition of Hazards |
Cirrhinus mrigala | Carp | Mrigala | ||
| I | Addition of Hazards | Urechis unicinctus | Spoon Worm | Fat Innkeeper Worm | Penis Fish | ||
| I(C) | Addition of Hazards | Acetes chinensis | Shrimp | Northern Mauxia Shrimp | ||
| V | Correction to Common name | Odontesthes regia | Silverside | Chilean Silverside | ||
| V | Modification to Acceptable Market Name Modification to Common Name |
Cirrhinus cirrhosus | Carp | Mrigal | White Carp | ||
| I | Corrected the Acceptable Market Name and Common Name. They were identical and spelled incorrectly | Crepidula fornicata | Slippersnail | Atlantic Slippersnail | ||
| I(C) | New listing | Hemigrapsus sanguineus | Crab, Asian Shore | Japanese Shore Crab |