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Canned Albacore Tuna - Culture, Family, Travel, Consumer Reviews - Posted: 20th Feb, 2007 - 12:59pm
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Mercury levels above the allowed limit Post Date: 20th Feb, 2007 - 12:12pm / Post ID: #
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Canned Albacore Tuna
Canned Albacore Tuna
CANNED TUNA EXCEEDS GUIDELINES ON MERCURY: CBC INVESTIGATION
Following a CBC investigation that found mercury levels above the allowed limit, Health Canada issued new consumption guidelines on Monday for canned albacore tuna for women and children.
Ref. https://www.cbc.ca/canada/manitoba/story/20...na-testing.html
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Well, this is a surprise to me. I always thought that eating fish was somehow "safe" but the levels of mercury found on these cans are something to be concerned about when you read:
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| But tuna also contains mercury, a dangerous contaminant that can affect the heart, brain and immune system. High levels of mercury can damage our nervous systems and can inhibit brain development in young children. |
These tuna cans were found with 13% more mercury than the percentage allowed.
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