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Farmed Salmon Show High Levels of Cancer-Causing PCBs

Resource location: ewg.org

Abstract: WASHINGTON — July 30, 2003 - The Environmental Working Group (EWG) today released results of the most extensive tests to date of cancer-causing polychlorinated biphenyl (PCBs) levels in farmed salmon consumed in the United States. EWG bought the salmon from local grocery stores and found seven of 10 fish were so contaminated with PCBs that they raise cancer-risk concerns, relative to health standards of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Quantitative Analysis of the Benefits and Risks of Consuming Farmed and Wild Salmon

Go to: nutrition.org