RE: Fish Guide for Women of Childbearing Age/ Small Children - Mercury

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http://www.sierraclub.org/mercury/guide.asp

 

 

Fish Guide for Women of Childbearing Age and Small

Children

 

Nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of

mercury. Some fish contain higher levels of mercury

that may harm an unborn baby or young child's

developing nervous system. The risks associated with

eating fish contaminated with mercury depend on the

amount you consume and the levels of mercury in the

fish and shellfish. The Food and Drug Administration

(FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

are advising women who may become pregnant, pregnant

women, nursing mothers, and young children to avoid

some types of fish and eat fish and shellfish that are

lower in mercury.

 

To find out specific fish advisories in your state,

visit: http://epa.gov/waterscience/fish/states.htm.

 

 

Best regards,

Carol

 

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