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Consumer Reports warns of mercury in canned tuna
Canned tuna is known to contain low levels of mercury, but a new Consumer Reports investigation has found spikes of the neurotoxin in some cans.
Feb 10, 2023
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Seafood in pregnancy: To eat or not to eat?
Pregnant women hear a lot of "Do this" and "Don't do that" advice about what is safe to eat.
Jan 24, 2023
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How much tuna can I eat a week before I need to worry about mercury?
For as little as A$1 a tin, canned tuna is an excellent, affordable source of protein, polyunsaturated fats and other nutrients. A tin of tuna is significantly cheaper than many types of fresh meat or fish.
Mar 23, 2022
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A tasty way to get your omega-3s
(HealthDay)—It's well known that omega-3 fatty acids, or omega-3s for short, are important anti-inflammatory nutrients that, along with many other functions, reduce heart disease risk. What's unclear is whether you can ...
Jul 3, 2019
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Students chowing down tuna in dining halls are unaware of mercury exposure risks
A surprising number of students eating in university dining halls have been helping themselves to servings of tuna well beyond the amounts recommended to avoid consuming too much mercury, a toxic heavy metal.
Jun 28, 2019
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CDC: Raw tuna linked to Salmonella outbreak in seven states
(HealthDay)—A Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen, raw ground tuna from Jensen Tuna has sickened 13 people in seven states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The illnesses began between Jan. 8 and ...
Apr 18, 2019
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Three everyday groceries that can harm you
Little things found in your pantry can harm you in unexpected ways.
May 8, 2018
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Study tracks methylmercury in seafood
Order a sushi platter in the U.S. and your plate will likely include tuna from the South Pacific, crab from the North Atlantic, and farm-raised shrimp from Asia.
Feb 2, 2018
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Frozen tuna recalled after testing showed hepatitis A virus
Some imported frozen tuna cubes and steaks are being recalled after testing showed they could be contaminated with the hepatitis A virus.
Jun 2, 2017
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Mercury levels dropping in north Atlantic tuna
(HealthDay)—Mercury levels in one tuna species have decreased along with industrial emissions of the dangerous chemical element, a new study finds.
Nov 23, 2016
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