Yay!! Lake Ontario Chinook Now Safe To Eat . . . 1 Serving/Month, No Pregnant Women, Kids Under 15

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But other than that, it's perfectly healthy!!

Lake Ontario Chinook Salmon may now be eaten once a month, except by women of childbearing age and children under 15, according the state Department of Health. This is a change from the previous advisory that warned against any consumption of the fish.
A decrease in PCBs and pesticides for these salmon over the last several years now allows monthly consumption. Previous advice of other Lake Ontario fish remains in effect.

“However, women of childbearing age and children under age 15 should continue to avoid eating all fish from any listed waters with advisories,” Dr. Richard F. Daines, state health commissioner, said in a news release. They should avoid northern pike, pickerel, walleye, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and larger yellow perch (over 10 inches) from all waters in the Adirondack and Catskill Mountain regions because of mercury contamination.

A long-standing advisory to eat no more than one meal (one half-pound) of fish per week from any freshwaters in the state and some marine waters at the mouth of the Hudson River still applies to sportfish.

Fish, low in saturated fat, are a good source of protein. Their oils lower plasma cholesterol and triglycerides and are high in health benefits. By following state health advisories, people can get these health benefits, yet reduce their exposure to contaminants.

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http://www.auburnpub.com/articles/2008/05/23/latest_news/latestnews03.txt

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1. Sounds like fugu. :^)

"Safe" is such a relative term.