More on Fish and Shellfish
Almost all fish and shellfish contain some mercury, a metal that in high levels can harm the brain of your unborn baby. The level of mercury and shellfish ranges based on the type of fish or shellfish and is highest in fish like swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel and shark. Do no eat these types of fish. Fish and shellfish remain a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Follow these guidelines to consume healthy amounts of fish and shellfish without feat of mercury.
DO NOT EAT SWORDFISH, TILEFISH, KING MACKEREL, OR SHARK. Eat up to one serving (six ounces) per week: • Tuna steaks.
• Canned albacore or chunk white tuna. • Halibut.
• Snapper. Eat up to two servings (twelve ounces) per week: • Shrimp, crab, clams, oysters, scallops. • Canned light tuna. • Salmon.
• Mahi-mahi. • Pollock. • Catfish. • Cod.
Check before eating fish caught in local waters. State health departments have guidelines on fish from local waters. You can also view local fish advisories online at www.epa.gov.
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