Buying Fish From Your Local Grocery Store or Fish Market?

Most store-bought and restaurant-served fish and seafood are a healthy choice for you and your family. However, some of these fish have higher levels of contaminants than others. Some chemicals are stored in the fat and organs of fish and can be trimmed away when cleaning the fish. Mercury, however, can’t be removed by trimming away fat because it is stored in the muscle tissue of the fish – the part you typically eat.

In store-bought fish, mercury is the main chemical of concern. Mercury can harm your immune system, heart function in older adults and brain development in fetuses and children. Choosing fish that are low in mercury can help you avoid getting too much in your body. 

Buy Safe Fish & Eat 8

Different types of fish have different amounts of mercury. Using the Buy Safe Fish Brochure’s Eat 8 tool can help you find out how many MI Servings of fish from the restaurant or store you can safely eat each month.

How to Use Eat 8

1. Find the fish you plan to eat.
2. Estimate how many MI Servings you are going to eat.
3. Add up the points.
4. Keep track of your MI Serving points during the month.

Click on the brochure below to use the Eat 8 tool.