Choose Fish and Shellfish Wisely

Federal Advice on Mercury in Fish and Shellfish

EPA and the Food and Drug Administration updated their advice for people who are or might become pregnant, are breastfeeding, and children in October 2021.
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Fish Contamination Studies

EPA and partners collect and analyze fish tissue for contaminants in rivers, streams and lakes, including the Great Lakes.
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Advisories Where You Live

States, territories and tribes issue advisories to protect people from potentially contaminated fish and shellfish caught in local waters.
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