On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 8:22:34 AM UTC-4, BigC300 wrote:
> On Thu, 16 Jul 2015 09:19:38 -0600, Janet B >
> wrote:
>
> >Has anyone tried the Kirkland Chunk Light Skipjack Tuna in water yet?
> >It's 12, 7-ounce cans for about $14 here. I believe that Costco has
> >dropped the Chicken of the Sea 7-ounce, water pack in favor of the
> >Skipjack. It's a sustainability issue as well as protecting other
> >species. Kirkland claims that their skipjack is Free School Caught. I
> >saw it in the store yesterday and was wondering if I should get some.
> >I like the idea behind the skipjack.
> >Any opinions?
> >Janet US
>
> Are you aware that Tuna fish contains levels of Mercury considered
> unsafe to humans? Eating any kind of Tuna on a regular basis is
> putting unnecessary risk on your health. Alaska Wild Salmon is much
> more healthy. This information was provided by Consumer Reports
> testing of fishes for levels of contamination.

Once a year would be "on a regular basis". Once a decade would be
"on a regular basis".

I looked at the Consumer Reports data from 2011. They concluded that
2.5 ounces of albacore (which is what I eat) MIGHT exceed the
recommended daily dose. The same amount of light (skipjack) would
not exceed the recommended daily dose.

I think I'll keep eating my monthly tuna sandwich.

Cindy Hamilton