NFI says Consumer Reports is way off base telling pregnant women to avoid canned tuna
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by Michael Ramsingh - August 21, 2014
The National Fisheries Institute responded critically to a recommendation from Consumer Reports that tells pregnant women to avoid canned tuna. The suggestion is a direct counter to the FDA's recent decision to set a minimum seafood consumption standard for pregnant women, women of child-bearing age and young children.
According to the NFI, Consumer Reports' analysis flubs the facts surrounding safe seafood consumption and is a detriment in promoting the many health benefits that seafood brings when it is included as part of a regular diet.
Following is the NFI's full response...
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