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Mercury poisoning has hit the headlines again. Something I feel both Canadians and Americans should be informed of.
Mercury poisoning guidelines have yet again changed regarding the consumption of canned albacore tuna. I suppose it’s due to our waters becoming more and more polluted.

There was a test performed by the “University of Ottawa’s Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Genomics” regarding possible human mercury poisoning (it is highly recognized for its testing procedures with mercury). It was commissioned by the CBC. Test results found that not 6% of canned albacore tuna failed, but rather 13% exceeded Health Canada guidelines. Sigh.

Levels aren’t to exceed 0.5 ppm and tests results were numbered up to 0.9 – doing the math…

that’s almost double the “safe” guidelines. Are there really any safe levels regarding mercury poisoning? It’s hard to believe there is.
The CFIA (Canadian Food Inspection Agency) notes that compliance can improve, but that they will not be 100% effective in catching all the contaminated fish. It’s a complex toxin.

I can’t figure out why the new guidelines are “rest assuring” Canadians that there is no reason not to eat canned tuna. They do (Health Canada) however mention some precautions.

Based on the findings of the University’s testing, and the public’s interest in mercury poisoning, the CFIA has instigated an investigation. They will recall product if necessary.

Well, I can understand a car recall, but food? What if some of it has already been consumed?

I think what they/we need to do next in order for the general public not to have to worry about mercury poisoning, should include finding out why our food has mercury in it – “especially” live food - and put a halt to it immediately. Surely we can find other alternatives to this highly toxic material.

Hummm, due to the recent results of possible mercury poisoning, I don’t think I’ll be eating canned albacore tuna any time soon, how about you?

Peace.