date:Dec 14, 2012
ing, which is harvested from the Gulf of Mexico. Tilefish from the Hudson Canyon are not considered dangerous to pregnant women.
Replacing an illegal fish like escolar for tuna, however, poses a mild health threat.
The issue with escolar is the purgative effect, says Gall. It could be an uncomfortable thing, but its generally not a big health issue.
Roger Tollefsen, President of the New York Seafood Council, questions the validity of the Oceana study, pointing out that white tuna is not a typ