USDA spokesperson

“The study found that farmed Atlantic salmon remains a nutritious source of omega-3 fatty acids and other key nutrients,”

USDA spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01

The USDA emphasized that the findings should not discourage consumers from eating farmed salmon.

“The number of samples was based on standard methods used to evaluate whether nutrient levels have changed meaningfully since earlier analyses,”

USDA spokesperson · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-01

A USDA spokesperson addressed concerns about the limited sample size in the study.