The results of a Consumer Reports investigation into canned tuna are so concerning, the consumer advocate is now recommending anyone who is pregnant to avoid eating it.
“Tuna, just like other fish, can contain mercury. And if you eat a lot of fish, you can expose yourself to this potentially dangerous heavy metal,” warned Consumer Report Food Safety Scientist Jim Rogers.
High amounts of mercury can lead to problems with fine motor coordination, speech, sleep, and walking. It’s also concerning for pregnant people because the developing brain and nervous system of a fetus are vulnerable. Because so many people eat tuna and because of its potential risks, Consumer Reports tested five popular brands of canned tuna for mercury.
The results: Popular albacore tuna had the highest mercury levels, while light varieties had relatively low mercury, on average, though results varied from can to can.“There were some cans we tested that had high amounts of mercury. And because you can’t tell which can you purchase has high amounts of mercury, you may be exposing yourself to dangerous levels of this heavy metal,” Rogers said.
the mercury levels were well below the limit the Food and Drug Administration allows in canned tuna and that these products are safe to consume.If you’re concerned about limiting the amount of mercury you consume, and if you’ve eaten no other fish during the week, Consumer Reports says up to 12 ounces a week oftunas are the safer choices among the products it tested.
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