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| Please allow
us to answer some of the questions you might have about Ocean’s
brand Albacore tuna. |
| Q: |
I
have heard that tuna and other fish have a lot of mercury in
it. Is that true? |
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Most
species of seafood such as light tuna’s, salmon, herring,
crab, and shrimp have very low levels of mercury. Albacore tuna
can have slightly higher levels (but still within the 0.5 ppm
limits). Ocean’s has a strict quality control program
that starts testing at the suppliers. We test our product
regularly to ensure it meets federal standards. |
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| Q: |
Should
I be avoiding seafood that has any mercury in it? |
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Most
seafood will contain trace amounts of mercury with levels being
affected by their environment and place in the food chain. But
we know seafood is also the main source of omega-3 fatty acids
that are essential for good health and proper neurological development.
A study published in the prestigious Lancet concluded
that the health benefits of eating fish far outweigh the negative
impacts of mercury. |
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| Q: |
What
if I am pregnant? |
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Since
omega-3 fatty acids are essential for proper development, pregnant
women should not stop eating fish. The Canada Food Guide recommends
at least two servings of fish per week. Canned albacore tuna
is a convenient, inexpensive way to achieve that. Health Canada
does recommend that consumers eat a varied source of proteins.
However they have determined that women who are or who may become
pregnant, or who are breastfeeding can eat up to four Food Guide
Servings of canned Albacore tuna each week.
One Food Guide Serving is 75g, 2½ oz, 125 ml, or ½
cup. Children between one and four years old can eat up to one
Food Guide Serving of albacore tuna each week. Children between
five and eleven years old can eat up to two Food Guide Servings
of albacore tuna each week. |
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| Q: |
Where
can I get more information on mercury and seafood? |
| A: |
Please
feel free to contact us at talktous@oceanfish.com.
Visit the Health Canada at www.healthcanada.gc.ca
or (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/2007/2007_14_e.html)
Visit CFIA at www.inspection.gc.ca
or (http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/specif/mercurye.shtml) |
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| While we are
not apprised of external website changes, we will make every effort
to ensure our links to them are as current as possible. |
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| Related
press releases and articles: |
• Fisheries
Council of Canada press release Feb 20, 2007
(PDF format
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WORD format 
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• CBC article
Feb 15, 2007 - “Moms who eat fish give birth to brainier kids,
study finds”
(PDF format
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• CBC article
Oct 17, 2006 - “Contaminated fish? Benefits far outweigh the
risks”
(PDF format
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