Mercury Levels in Fish
MERCURY LEVELS IN FISH
WHICH ARE THE SAFEST TO EAT
|
MOST TOXIC (in descending order) |
LEAST TOXIC (in descending order) |
|
Tilefish (Gulf of Mexico) |
Tilapia |
|
Shark |
Oyster |
|
Swordfish |
Salmon (AVOID FARMED a/o ATLANTIC!!)* |
|
King mackerel |
Hake |
|
Tuna |
Sardine |
|
Orange roughy |
Haddock |
|
Marlin |
Crawfish |
|
Grouper |
Pollock |
|
Spanish mackerel |
Anchovies |
|
Chilean seabass |
Herring |
|
Bluefish |
Flounder / Sole |
|
Lobster |
Mullet |
|
Croaker |
Catfish |
|
Weakfish (sea trout) |
Scallop |
|
Halibut |
|
|
Bass |
|
|
Snapper |
|
*farmed or Atlantic salmon is high in fire retardants
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