Is canned salmon farmed or wild?
Health Canada states that salmon used in canning is primarily wild, although some can be farmed. Fresh salmon can be either wild or farmed, however, a large amount of fresh salmon is farmed. There are no labeling requirements in Canada distinguishing between wild or farmed salmon. If the label on the can reads pink or sockeye salmon it’s probably wild. In the United States, retailers are required by law label fresh or frozen fish with the country of origin and whether it is wild caught or farmed. Canada needs to catch up and adopt similar labeling laws.
