Attention Pregnant Women: Eat More Fish, But Not Too Much, And Mind Fish With Too Much Mercury . .

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Mercury has the potential to damage neurological development of infants and young children, and some studies have suggested that mercury almost might pose health risk in adults.

These are fish the government recommends staying away from due to high mercury levels: Shark, swordfish, king mackerel and tilefish from the Gulf of Mexico. Fish that are lower in mercury: Pollock, salmon, shrimp, talapia, catfish, cod and canned light tuna.

The agencies, however, did recommend limiting consumption of white, or albacore, tune to 6 ounces per week. In addition, the government said women and children should follow advisories from local officials when eating fish caught in local streams, rivers and lakes. Absent such information, pregnant women should limit their intake of such fish to 6 ounces a week, and no more than 3 ounces for children.

Tuesday’s move has been under consideration – and debate – for years. The FDA and the EPA both have a role in protecting the public from mercury contamination. The FDA regulates mercury in seafood that is sold in grocery stories and restaurants, while the EPA is responsible for overseeing mercury and other contaminants in fish caught for recreation.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/06/10/attention-pregnant-women-eat-more-fish-but-avoid-fish-with-mercury/