There is no universal list of fish that nobody should ever order. A better approach is to consider mercury levels, sourcing, freshness, and how often you eat a particular species.<\/p>\n
The FDA places seven fish in its highest-mercury \u201cChoices to Avoid\u201d category: shark, swordfish, king mackerel, marlin, orange roughy, Gulf of Mexico tilefish, and bigeye tuna. This advice is especially important for pregnant or breastfeeding people, those who may become pregnant, and young children.<\/p>\n
Three additional restaurant choices deserve questions rather than an automatic ban:<\/p>\n
8. Imported farmed shrimp: Farming and labor standards vary considerably, so ask where it came from.<\/p>\n
9. Atlantic salmon: Sustainability depends heavily on the farming location and method. Some certified sources are recommended, while other operations receive poor environmental ratings.<\/p>\n
10. Unidentified \u201csea bass\u201d or \u201cwhitefish\u201d: These broad menu labels can describe different species. Ask the server for the exact fish and its origin before ordering.<\/p>\n
Sustainability ratings are based on the fishery or farm\u2014not simply the species name. Seafood Watch classifies options according to management, environmental effects, overfishing, and harm to other marine life.<\/p>\n
Fish remains a nutritious food, and the EPA encourages people to choose varieties lower in mercury rather than avoiding seafood entirely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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