Today we take a moment to try to understand the "Health Risks Of Eating Fish." Again, we will use The Mayo Clinic website as our source:
What are the health risks of eating fish?
As good as fish are for your health, be aware of potential downsides. Some types of fish may contain significant amounts of contaminants, such as mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins or other chemical pollutants. Fish acquire these toxins from pollutants in lakes, rivers and oceans.
Bacteria, viruses, parasites or other disease-causing organisms also can infect fish in the same way that poultry and meat can be infected. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the seafood industry and enforces laws and regulations to reduce the amount of potential hazards in the food. But these governmental regulations don't replace safe food handling. You need to safely store, prepare, cook and serve fish to reduce your risk of contracting food-borne illnesses.
Have a good day. More tomorrow!
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