Topic
Fish Consumption
14 published works
Food Safety News
FAO and WHO update work on risks and benefits of eating fish
By News Desk
New scientific evidence has been assessed in a document looking at the pros and cons of fish consumption. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the…
Food Safety News
Norwegian fish assessment finds benefits outweigh risks
By News Desk
The benefits of eating more fish outweigh the risks, according to an assessment in Norway. Health advantages from increasing fish intake to two to three meals a week outweigh the…
The Daily Intake
FDA Updates Fish Consumption Advice
FDA, in coordination with EPA, has issued updated advice about eating fish for those who might become or are pregnant or breastfeeding and for children ages 1-11 years. While the…
The Daily Intake
Updated FDA Advice on Fish Consumption for Women Who Are or Might Become Pregnant, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Young Children
On July 9, 2019 the Food and Drug Association (FDA) announced the availability of “Advice about Eating Fish: For Women Who Are or Might Become Pregnant, Breastfeeding Mothers, and Young…
Science, Law & the Environment
Breaking: Puget Soundkeeper and Others Sue EPA (Again) Alleging Failure to Adopt Water Quality Standards for Washington that Account for Higher Fish Consumption Rates
By Doug Steding
Earthjustice, representing a number of environmental groups, sued EPA on Friday alleging that EPA is in violation of the Clean Water Act because it has not finalized the draft rule it…
Science, Law & the Environment
Breaking: EPA Issues Draft Rule Revising Washington’s Water Quality Standards for Toxics to Account for Higher Fish Consumption Rates
By Doug Steding
Yesterday, following quickly on the heels of Governor Inslee's withdrawal of Washington's version of the fish consumption rule, EPA released draft water quality standards for toxics for Washington. These standards,…
Science, Law & the Environment
Guest Post from Integral Consulting: Integral Continues the Conversation Related to Doug’s Posts on Fish Consumption Rates
Note: This is the second guest post by Integral on this subject, it is also worth reviewing their prior post from February on this topic. In addition to the updated…
Food Poison Journal
Mercury and Dioxins Prompt Texas Fish Warning
By Bill Marler
The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued a fish consumption advisory for portions of the Neches River Basin, including Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B.A. Steinhagen Reservoir. The advisory…
Science, Law & the Environment
Washington’s 2014 Legislative Session: Early Developments on Fish Consumption, Nuclear Power and More
By Doug Steding
We're just over a week into the 2014 legislative session, and there are already some interesting developments. In no particular order, here is what is catching my eye: First, the…
Science, Law & the Environment
The Latest on Fish Consumption Rates and Water Quality Criteria: AWB’s Study on Impacts to Utility Rates and the Futility of Achieving Contemplated Water Quality Criteria for Toxics
By Doug Steding
The issue of fish consumption rates is something Washington has been wrestling with for years, but is an issue that has received mainstream media coverage only in the past year…