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A report by Altroconsumo has found that large fish such as swordfish and blue shark are more contaminated with mercury than smaller fish. The analysis of about 100 fish aimed to inform Italian consumers about the mercury levels in local fish to avoid exceeding the European Food Safety Authority's intake threshold. The report suggests that smaller fish like salmon trout, sardines, and mackerel, and canned tuna, are safer options.
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According to an analysis by Altroconsumo conducted on about 100 fish, both fresh and preserved, among the most consumed by Italians, the large ones such as swordfish and blue shark (blue shark) are the most contaminated by mercury. Mercury, a highly toxic heavy metal that is deposited in the meat of some fish, is one of the main problems related to the pollution of seas and oceans around the world. And our seas are no exception. Altroconsumo's research therefore meets Italian consumers, to help them know the quantities of mercury in local fish and therefore not exceed the intake threshold indicated by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). If it is important to pay attention to large-sized fish such as swordfish and blue shark, Altroconsumo emphasizes that, on the other hand, ...
Source: Dissapore
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