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- 3lbs. Kirkland Signature Wild Caught Mahi-Mahi $5.99
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I'm still wondering where the August coupon book is. Usually the mailers are pictured by now and it resets on Tuesday.
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https://www.fda.gov/food/consumer...atin
See chart. As for Tuna - it depends on the type.
https://www.fda.gov/food/consumer...ating-fish [fda.gov]
See chart. As for Tuna - it depends on the type.
Mercury level does vary depending on type of tuna: e.g., skipjack ( light) has lower mercury levels than Albacore or Bigeye.
But, I have not heard or read of anyone not recommending eating mahi mahi due to elevated mercury levels and the FDA link you provided does not support that either.
Bio-accumulation of mercury depends on the ppm of mercury in the fish, how much/often you eat it, and your body weight, so the risk depends on whether you are eating certain fish every day, once a week, or just once a month. You're safe to indulge in a tuna sashimi once in a while even though it may have higher levels of mercury, but you shouldn't be eating it every day.
I think the alternatives you suggested are good, though with some qualifications: wild salmon instead of some farmed salmon, perhaps avoiding tilapia due to its farming practices, sticking with light tuna. Sardines are great, and if you catch your own trout in the river, that's the best!
Mercury level does vary depending on type of tuna: e.g., skipjack ( light) has lower mercury levels than Albacore or Bigeye.
But, I have not heard or read of anyone not recommending eating mahi mahi due to elevated mercury levels and the FDA link you provided does not support that either.
Bio-accumulation of mercury depends on the ppm of mercury in the fish, how much/often you eat it, and your body weight, so the risk depends on whether you are eating certain fish every day, once a week, or just once a month. You're safe to indulge in a tuna sashimi once in a while even though it may have higher levels of mercury, but you shouldn't be eating it every day.
I think the alternatives you suggested are good, though with some qualifications: wild salmon instead of some farmed salmon, perhaps avoiding tilapia due to its farming practices, sticking with light tuna. Sardines are great, and if you catch your own trout in the river, that's the best!
If you can quote a source from a medical doctor, an expert researcher or health professional that warns against eating mahi mahi due to high levels of mercury, please list that.
I think that if the FDA specifically placed in the " Good Choices" category, relevant to mercury risk, then I assume they are classifying it as a good choice. This category recommends eating a portion a week for your fish source.
I think there is more than an abundance of expert sources that place mahi mahi in the healthier category. While it is not as low in mercury as some other fish, at the quantity most people will consume, it is generally accepted that the risk from mercury poisoning from eating mahi mahi is not significant.
It's probably not my first choice for fish but I'm not going to discourage anyone from buying a bag from Costco and having a few meals with mahi mahi. I would rather warn them about swordfish and tuna, which experts often caution people not to over consume.
Also, you should not restrict concerns solely to mercury. You will find many more concerns online from experts about toxins and contaminants that are present in tilapia and farmed salmon, and this may present a greater health risk for your supposed " safer" fish options.
tl;dr: 1) Mercury levels are a concern for some ocean fish 2) Mahi Mahi has moderate levels, and is listed in the FDA's "Good Choices" category (suitable for weekly consumption) 3) There are some seafood with lower and higher levels--exposure is a mix of concentration in the fish and amount consumed--and certain species (swordfish, king mackerel, bigeye and ahi tuna) may be unsuitable for populations at risk (pregnant women, e.g.) 4) Experts agree mahi mahi is a good choice as a source of seafood -- no experts discourage using mahi mahi as a source of seafood for one's diet 5) There are other toxins present in seafood (such as farmed tilapia, salmon), besides mercury, which can be of concern when deciding which seafood and how much to eat 6) Any seafood eaten in excess, can increase exposure to certain toxins, 7)The Costco deal at about $6/lb can be a good value for mahi mahi and may help provide a good source of fish for one's diet.
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