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Originally Posted by RWebb
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Fish with the highest levels of mercury include: the King Mackerel,
Marlin, Orange Roughy,
Shark, Swordfish, Tilefish, Bigeye, and Ahi Tuna. In the US, tuna is the biggest threat to human health, as a popular fish with a high mercury content.
Safer choices with less than 0.09 parts per million of mercury include: Catfish; Tilapia; Whitefish; Haddock; Herring; Flounder; and Salmon.
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Someone recently told me that Salmon was highest in mercury, including outside of the Great Lakes which is naturally high.
I'll have to do more reading on this.