Consumption advice regarding mercury in fish
Seguridad Alimentaria
Mercury is an environmental contaminant that can be present in varying proportions in seafood products. Pregnant women, women planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding mothers, and young children are the most vulnerable to mercury exposure, as it can affect the developing central nervous system after consumption or cross the placenta and be passed into breast milk. This publication provides consumption recommendations for these vulnerable populations due to the presence of mercury.