Tag: Atlantic pollock

Alaska pollock, a major source for fish sticks and fast-food sandwiches, is exclusively wild-caught, primarily in the Bering Sea. In contrast to other popular species like salmon, pollock is not commercially farmed due to the immense scale and distribution of its natural fisheries.

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Atlantic pollock is a "Best Choice" seafood, indicating it is one of the types of fish lowest in mercury contamination. This designation is based on extensive monitoring and testing of commercial fish and shellfish.