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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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    EPA and partners collect and analyze fish tissue for contaminants in rivers, streams and lakes, including the Great Lakes.
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    States, territories and tribes issue advisories to protect people from potentially contaminated fish and shellfish caught in local waters.
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Last updated on October 28, 2021
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