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3 dni temu · In a test conducted by the NGO Bloom, more of half of the sampled tinned tuna was contaminated with levels of mercury higher than the 0.3 milligrams per kilogramme limit allowed in other fish.
2 dni temu · French food NGO Bloom has published a report revealing mercury contamination in canned tuna sold across Europe. Titled Toxic Tuna, the 66-page report published on October 29 accused the European Union of allowing hazardous levels of mercury in tinned tuna to flood the market, all while feigning concern for public health, it said.
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3 dni temu · More than half of the tested tins contained mercury levels exceeding the 0.3 mg/kg limit set for other fish species, the report stated. The organizations noted that current European mercury limits for tuna were established based on contamination rates rather than human health risks, effectively allowing the sale of 95 percent of tuna catches.
3 dni temu · The NGO analyzed a sample of almost 150 cans from 15 European supermarkets. One in 10 cans tested showed mercury levels above the authorized limits for fresh tuna.
2 dni temu · The accepted mercury levels in canned tuna – usually between 2mg - 3 mg per kg of the product, occasionally more based on product type – is significantly higher than for other fresh fish (around 0.3mg per kg). Tuna has a naturally higher mercury level than other fish, due to its position in the food chain (its diet contributes to the ...
2 dni temu · Canned tuna sold across major European supermarkets has been found to be 100% contaminated with mercury, according to a recent report by NGOs Bloom and Foodwatch. On October 29, 2023, Bloom ...
3 dni temu · Canned tuna in Europe has a high mercury concentration, exceeding the limit for other fish, according to a new report from the Paris-based NGO Bloom, which focuses on preserving the marine ...
