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  • Mercury levels in albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga) and the effects of canning

    Creator:
    Rasmussen, Rosalee S.
    Abstract:
    Mercury is a toxic heavy metal released into the environment from both natural and anthropogenic sources. The organic form of mercury is a potent neurotoxin that is especially dangerous to developing nervous systems. Results of recent studies have caused the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue new advisories regarding fish consumption for pregnant women and