This product is not certified organic [read more]
Products bearing the USDA certified organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredient, and must be produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically engineered ingredients.
Likely contaminated with dioxin and other persistent organic pollutants [read more]
High fat dairy products, beef, and seafood are key sources of dioxin and other persistent pollutants in the diet. Eat less fatty meats and dairy to reduce your intake of these pollutants.
One serving of this food provides a high level of healthy omega-3 fatty acids [read more]
Omega-3 fatty acids are an important part of a healthy diet. Omega-3s boost children’s brain development during pregnancy and childhood. They also reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. One 4-ounce serving of this seafood provides at least half of the omega-3s recommended weekly for a pregnant woman or person with heart disease. Find out more about healthy seafood in EWG’s Good Seafood Guide.
Does not contain artificial or industrial ingredients [read more]
EWG has not identified any artificial or industrial ingredients in this product.
Per gram, high in protein [read more]
Protein is a source of amino acids that are required for the proper growth, maintenance and repair of tissues. It also provides the building blocks for important enzymes and hormones. Protein provides calories and if eaten in excess will be stored as fat. Protein is found in high amounts in beans, nuts, eggs, seafood and meat. Protein is essential to health, but eating too much also carries an environmental and health cost. Learn more: http://www.ewg.org/meateatersguide/
Product has been classified as having low processing concerns
Includes ingredient(s) derived from animals that were possibly treated with antibiotics and/or growth promoters: Cheese (Cream Cheese) and Cream (Sour Cream) [read more]
This food contains ingredient(s) from animals that were possibly treated with antibiotics and artificial growth promoters.
From the Package
COULD SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON, CREAM CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, FRESH DILL, MAYONNAISE (EGG YOLK, DIJON MUSTARD, VEGETABLE (IL, LEMON JUICE, GARLIC), FRESH ITALIAN PARSLEY, LEMON JUICE, LEMON ZEST, CAPERS
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