Many pesticides are used in shrimp farming worldwide. In the United States, all but one are banned. Additionally, these shrimp are often treated with high doses of antibiotics, so treating raw shrimp carries the risk of infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
8. Imported king crabs:
About three-quarters of all crabs sold in the United States are imported from Russia, where unsustainable fishing practices are very common. Technically, the only crab caught in Alaska is the "Alaskan king crab." However, mislabeling is extremely common, so you need to know the origin of cancer. If the label says "imported" and "Alaska," then something is wrong and you should avoid it.
9. Orange Mirrorfish
These fish can live for decades and typically do not reach sexual maturity before they are twenty years old. It is another species that has suffered from overfishing, but it is extremely difficult to regenerate due to their very slow reproductive cycle. Clock fish are also known to have a high mercury content.
10. Shark
Read more...
Because sharks have very high mercury levels and slow growth and reproduction rates, overfishing has decimated their populations.
11. Atlantic bluefin tuna:
Bluefin tuna is currently considered a species on the verge of extinction. In addition, they are large predatory fish, so they have a high mercury content.
12. Cardhal
Another predatory fish, mercury, is the main concern in this case. In fact, the EDF (European Defense Alliance) has recommended that women and children avoid swordfish altogether and that men consume it no more than once a month.
13. King mackerel:
Both king mackerel and Spanish mackerel are high in mercury and should therefore be avoided, especially for women and children.
14.
Perch Perch have a moderately high mercury content and are vulnerable to overfishing [7]. It is also often the target of seafood scams. The "perch" offered for sale may actually be a cheaper species of fish that is poorly labeled. According to one study, up to 87% of seafood, such as perch, cod, and snapper, can be mislabelled.
A note on the role of selenium in mercury poisoning.
Read more...
