date:Sep 20, 2012
tates.
As far as we know, no one has previously tested this market sector, said Bender.
Testing showed that mercury levels of tuna sold to schools were similar to those in tuna sold by supermarkets. Albacore or white tuna had the higher levels of mercury than light tuna. Mercury levels in both types were said to be highly variable.
Clinical methylmercury poisoning is rare in America, but the Tuna Surprise study said such cases do exist.
Mercury in tuna has been a concern for years, with