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Eating Tuna Safely

  • 29-11-2007 3:59am
    #1
    cozmik
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    I heard that you're not supposed to eat more than one can of tuna per week. (for those who may not be aware, tuna is laced with mercury)

    I am not aware of any updates to this health warning and have not heard anything about it in the media in quite some time.However, the fact that this continues to be kept low key and the warning is no longer issued does not mean that suddenly tuna no longer has high levels of mercury. If anyone has any further information about this please share it.


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  • #2
    bringitdown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭bringitdown


    News to me I tend to go on Tuna binges, 3 cans in succession then none for a while.

    I have been glowing recently tho...

    http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/child-safety/food/mercury-in-tuna/tuna-safety/overview/0607_tuna_ov.htm


  • #3
    vivianjp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭vivianjp


    yes, i've heard that about tuna too.

    the government is now warning us that tuna can be dangerous for children and pregnant or nursing women. They are advising them to eat less than 12 ounces per week (approximately 2-3 servings). The risk of one of America’s favorite foods is caused by mercury, which is spewed by power plants into our air and streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans. In the water it becomes methylmercury, a toxic substance that is consumed by fish. When those fish are eaten by children or pregnant women or nursing mothers, they can harm the developing nervous system of children, causing learning disabilities or other problems.

    Vivicita
    Diet and Nutrition - Healthy eating


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