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26 cze 2024 · Tuna can contain low levels of mercury, which may raise concerns among consumers. This article provides an in-depth look at mercury levels in Chicken of the Sea tuna, key factors that impact mercury content, and considerations for choosing and consuming tuna safely.
9 lut 2023 · Because so many people eat tuna, and because of its potential risks, CR tested five popular brands of canned tuna for mercury: Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, Safe Catch, and Wild...
Chicken of the Sea’s light tuna had relatively low mercury levels, similar to other light tuna brands like Bumble Bee and StarKist. It can be eaten 2-3 times per week, according to FDA guidelines. However, their albacore tuna had much higher mercury levels – around 10 times more than their light tuna.
The FDA has set a guideline for permissible levels of methyl mercury in canned tuna at 1.0 parts per million (ppm). All our products are within that guideline. Mercury occurs naturally, is widespread in our environment and is present in many of the fruits and vegetables that we consume each day.
30 wrz 2024 · Tuna’s one big health drawback, experts say, is the risk posed by mercury, a neurotoxin. This heavy metal enters the ocean mostly from human activities like burning fossil fuels.
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 ...
9 lut 2023 · The organization tested five brands of tuna to check mercury levels. Consumer Reports (CR) tested Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, Starkist, Safe Catch and Wild Planet in cans.
