Statewide Safe-Eating Guidelines for the General Population:
Men, Boys Age 15 and Over, And Women Not Planning to Become
Pregnant
Every week eat some of these fish!
1 SERVING of any of these fish:
UNRESTRICTED SERVINGS
of these fish:
Minnesota caught fish:
•
Bullhead
•
Crappie
•
Sunfish
•
Yellow perch
OR
Minnesota caught fish:
•
Bass
•
Catfish
•
Northern pike
•
Walleye
•
Other Minnesota species
Studies suggest that eating 1 to 2 meals each week of fish or shellfish that are low in
mercury can benefit your health.
For a list of mercury levels in purchased fish, see the
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) list of Mercury levels in
Commercial Fish and Shellfish.
Once a Month it’s OK to eat 1 serving of these fish
1 SERVING of any of these fish:
Purchased fish:
• King mackerel
• Shark
• Swordfish
• Tilefish
If you eat fish from just a few lakes and rivers in Minnesota, follow site specific
advice for lakes and rivers that you catch and eat fish from regularly.
Minnesota Rivers and Lakes: Site specific advice
Serving Sizes
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What is a Serving of Fish?