Since all fish have mercury in them, what is a safe level?
The FDA has stated that a level of 1 ppm (part per million) is the threshold level for safe human consumption. Shark, swordfish, and certain species of large tuna sometimes have levels in this area. In March of 2004, the FDA and EPA jointly issued this advice to pregnant women and women who could become pregnant: • Do not eat Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish because they contain high levels or mercury. • Eat up to 12 ounces (2 average meals) a week of a variety of fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury: shrimp, canned light tuna, salmon, Pollack, catfish. Another commonly eaten fish, albacore (“white”) tuna has more mercury than canned light tuna. So, when choosing your two meals of fish and shellfish, you may eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) of albacore tuna per week. • Check local advisories about the safety of fish caught by family and friends in your local lakes, rivers, and coastal areas. If no advice is available, eat up to 6 ounces (one average meal) per w
