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Seafood - Q&A

Learn how to select safe seafood, determine if the fish is fresh, and the types of fish that pregnant women should avoid eating. ... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Mercury: Information for Consumers

Mercury is contained in some of the fish we eat and products we use. Learn about sources of mercury exposure, potential health effects, and ways to reduce your exposure to mercury. ... Details >

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

CDC Vitalsigns: Making Food Safer to Eat

Learn about foods associated with Salmonella outbreaks and what is being done to reduce the risk of Salmonella infection and other foodborne illnesses.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Food Poisoning From Eating Fish  External Link

Learn the two types of food poisoning associated with eating fish, symptoms, and fish to avoid that commonly carry the poison. ... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  External Link

Food Safety At Home: Seafood  External Link

Proper handling of seafood can greatly reduce your risk of foodborne illness. Keep these safety tips in mind when buying, storing and preparing seafood.... Details >

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics  External Link

Nutrition Information for Cooked Seafood

This poster lists nutrition information for 20 of the most frequently consumed types of cooked seafood in the United States. Consumers can use this printable poster when planning for a healthy meal.... Details >

FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

Omega-3 in Fish: How Eating Fish Helps Your Heart  External Link

The omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for your heart. Find out how the heart-health benefits of eating fish usually outweigh any risks. ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  External Link

Seafood Allergy  External Link

Seafood allergies are the most common causes of food allergy and can be life-threatening. See your doctor if you experience an allergic reaction shortly after exposure to fish or shellfish.... Details >

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America  External Link

What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish

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Learn why women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children should avoid some types of fish and eat fish and shellfish that are lower in mercury. ... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration