Defenders' Experts
For the Media
Press Release
Fact Sheets
- The Risk of Following Government Recommendations in the FDA/EPA Joint Advisory on Tuna Consumption
- A Link Between Dolphins, Fishing Practices and Mercury Concentrations in Tuna
Charts
- Maximum
Allowed/Recommended Mercury Levels in Fish (ppm) in Selected Countries and by
IGOs
The mercury content of the vast majority of light canned tuna sampled in Defenders' study was significantly higher than the FDA/EPA 0.118 ppm average and the FDA’s 0.12 ppm cutoff for "low-mercury" fish. - Breakdown of
Defenders of Wildlife's Results
The FDA has set the standards for mercury levels allowable in fish dangerously high compared to other countries around the world, including some developing countries. - U.S. Supply of
Canned Tuna, 1994-2004
The amount of light canned tuna imported to the United States has steadily risen in the last decade. As of 2004, imported light canned tuna makes up the majority of this product on store shelves.
Statements and Articles
- Statement from Michael Bender, Executive Director of Mercury Policy Project
- Statement from Caroline Smith deWaal, Director of Food Safety at the Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Recent Article from Consumer Reports: "Mercury in Tuna: New Safety Concerns"
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