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America's Fish: Fair or foul -- In tests of fish across the U.S., we found some room for improvement
A Consumer Reports examination of the nation's supermarket seafood counters found that "although most seafood was safe to eat, there were enough exceptions to suggest that the seafood industry has considerable room for improvement -- and that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which oversees most seafood-safety matters, is falling short in key areas." Half of the swordfish samples tested exceeded the "action level," for methylmercury, which can harm the nervous system. The magazine advises pregnant women and young children not to eat swordfish or shark. It also found that one in eight samples of tuna had unacceptable levels of histamine, a chemical that can cause hives and other reactions.
Tags: fish; food safety; seafood; swordfish; spoilage; e. coli; histamine; methylmercury; mercury; tuna; shellfish; Food and Drug Administration; FDA
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Mercury Rising
Asbury Park Press reports that "A deadly form of mercury can cause devastating damage to young children and developing fetuses. Of primary concern are fish species that accumulate mercury. Yet governmental warnings are inconsistent. Though 34 states have issued freshwater warnings, few - including New Jersey - have done the same for saltwater fish. Consequences, scientists warn, could be severe."
Tags: poison methylmercury pollution toxic waste EPA environmental protection agency