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How ethical are products labeled "FishWise"'s Health and Safety practices?

Title: Helps you pick fish with low levels of certain contaminants.

Consumer Interest: Health and Safety (change)

"Fish in the Green (sustainable) and Yellow (some concerns) category are also evaluated for mercury and PCB content, using available government and other scientific data. (The fish are not actually tested for these contaminants). Those that can be consumed at least once/week (8-ounce portion) by an adult (assumed to weigh 154 pounds) without exceeding EPA standards for mercury (and PCBs, where data are available), are placed on a “Low Mercury” list, which is displayed at the point of sale. The FishWise advice is stricter than the advice provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)."

Quoting: Consumer Reports Eco-lables center: http://www.greenerchoices.org/eco-labels

Author: DiN0bot

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