Mercury in Tuna: NRDC Tells Consumers What the FDA Won't ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- http://www.nrdc.org/media/pressreleases/031211.asp#table Mercury in Tuna: NRDC Tells Consumers What the FDA Won't While the Food and Drug Administration recently released test results that found canned albacore "white" tuna has three times the mercury level in canned "light" tuna, the agency is unwilling to give consumers specific information about safe amounts of tuna -- or any other fish -- to eat. Below NRDC has provided an easy-to-use table so consumers can make informed choices about how often they can safely eat tuna. The table is based on FDA test results and safe levels determined by the Environmental Protection Agency. Column 1 - Body weight in pounds, Column 2 - Frequency a person can safely consume one 6 oz. can of albacore white tuna (based on the EPA "safe" level), Column 3 - Frequency a person can safely consume one 6 oz. can of light tuna (based on the EPA "safe" level) 11 1 can/4 mos 1 can/6 wks 22 1 can/2 mos 1 can/23 days 33 1 can/5 wks 1 can/2 wks 44 1 can/4 wks 1 can/12 days 55 1 can/3 wks 1 can/9 days 66 1 can/3 wks 1 can/8 days 77 1 can/3 wks 1 can/wk 88 1 can/2 wks 1 can/6 days 99 1 can/2 wks 1 can/5 days 110 1 can/12 days 1 can/5 days 121 1 can/11 days 1 can/4 days 132 1 can/10 days 1 can/4 days 143 1 can/9 days 1 can/4 days 154 1 can/9 days 1 can/3 days 165 1 can/8 days 1 can/3 days 176 1 can/wk 1 can/3 days 187 1 can/wk 1 can/3 days 198 1 can/wk 1 can/3 days 209 1 can/6 days 1 can/2 days 220 1 can/6 days 1 can/2 days - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To view the Sierra Club List Terms & Conditions, see: http://www.sierraclub.org/lists/terms.asp