The New York Times recently reported that tests found excessive levels of mercury in tuna sushi from 20 Manhattan stores and restaurants. Sushi from 5 of the 20 places, including well known Nobu Next Door, had mercury levels high enough for the Food and Drug Administration to take legal action to remove sushi from the market. These samples were gathered in New York City, but experts believe similar results may be found elsewhere.
In 2004 the Food and Drug Administration joined with the Environmental Protection Agency to warn women who might become pregnant and children to limit their consumption of canned tuna because the mercury it contained might damage the developing nervous system. Fresh tuna was not included in the advisory.
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