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Links to current government advisories related to contaminants in commercial and sport caught fish.
U.S. FDA/EPA Mercury Consumption Advisory – March 2004
This is the current federal government advisory for consumers to minimize exposure to mercury from seafood.
FDA Site for Information on Mercury Levels in Seafood
To see current government information from FDA on mercury levels in various types of fish and shellfish click above.
New York State Department of Health Sportfish Consumption Advisory – 2006-07
Click above to see current advice from New York State related to the consumption of recreational or sport caught fish from freshwater lakes, rivers, streams, ponds and estuaries. "These advisories are for sportfish and game that people take and are not for fish and game sold in markets."
Sportfish Consumption Advisories in Other U.S. States
Visit the EPA Website that provides links to current sport fish consumption advisories issued by other states in the U.S.
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the following links to see recent news articles, scientific studies, and government
advisory information for this group. Click here to return to the main page.
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