A number of fish found in the bay contain mercury and PCBs -- some species more than others. The last time the guidelines were updated was 17 years ago.
Among the key recommendations:
- Women of childbearing age, and children -- who are most suceptible to mercury poisoning -- should avoid eating shark, striped bass, and white sturgeon caught in the bay
- Other species, such as king salmon and brown rock fish should be limited to two servings a week
- Once a week only for fish like halibut and white croaker
- Men and women over 45, can eat more species, more often
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